Monterey County awarded grant for drugged driving awareness campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is the recipient of a $210,799 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support the Public Health Cannabis Education Program.
Grant funds will support the expansion of drugged driving prevention messages through...
Gonzales hosts annual Holiday Lights Parade
City of Gonzales hosted the annual Holiday Lights Parade last Saturday, Dec. 9, featuring vehicles decked out in Christmas lights and décor as they traveled around town to bring some holiday cheer to local families.
Soledad unveils 24/7 naloxone, fentanyl test strip kiosk
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Monterey County Health Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23 for the city’s first 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip kiosk, after the event was rescheduled from Dec. 8.
The kiosk, located next to the Soledad Fire...
Arts4MC launches revamped grant program to boost equity in local arts
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the launch of a revamped grant initiative for its Community Arts Grants.
This new program combines the previous Arts and Cultural Impact Grant and Community Arts Grants into one comprehensive offering. The initiative aims...
Police announce connection between King City mass shooting and double homicide near Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department investigators announced Thursday that they have developed information connecting the deadly mass shooting in King City and the double homicide near Soledad.
On March 3, 11 residents were shot during a mass shooting...
King City Blue Ribbon 4-H members decorate stuffed animals for Greenfield seniors
SALINAS VALLEY — On Jan. 2, Greenfield City Councilmember Yaneli Martinez delivered 90 stuffed animals to seniors at Greenfield’s Magnolia Place Apartments, and some were also given to children from their community.
“Thank you for trusting me with this amazing opportunity! All the seniors couldn’t...
New gas station on the way for Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A new gas station is one step closer to being reality in Greenfield as the planning commission approved the design review and conditional use permit for alcohol during its April 6 meeting.
Amendments were also passed for the proposed gas station and convenience...
Nearly half of Gonzales High School seniors at risk of not graduating
GONZALES — Almost half the seniors at Gonzales High School are at risk of not graduating, according to information presented during last month’s board meeting for Gonzales Unified School District.
The complication for the 47% of seniors who might not get their diploma this June...
FARMS Leadership Program brings Gonzales, Soquel students to college campus
SALINAS — Students from Gonzales and Soquel high schools participated in the FARMS Leadership Program at Hartnell College’s Alisal Campus on Feb. 15.
Led by Program Assistant Celia Anderson, students toured the diesel-driving simulation lab and completed a microscope slide preparation with instructional associate Julio...
Soledad theater’s opening celebration draws hundreds of moviegoers
SOLEDAD — Premiere Cinemas in Soledad hosted its grand opening last Saturday, drawing hundreds of moviegoers who filled the lobby area for the celebration.
Multiple speeches were delivered from company representatives as well as area leaders, and four screens were open to play a free...
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Greenfield awarded transportation grant for senior voucher system
GREENFIELD — Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors recently approved Measure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Program Cycle 4 grants, including funding...
