Hartnell nursing students educate hundreds of Gonzales ag workers about Covid-19 vaccine
GONZALES — Registered and vocational nursing students from Hartnell College recently went to Taylor Farms in Gonzales to present information about Covid-19 vaccines and answer questions regarding the process of getting immunized.
“The purpose is to be here to give presentations on the importance of...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmate dies from stabbing
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison as a homicide.
Inmate Cory Benton suffered multiple stab wounds after allegedly being attacked by three other inmates with an inmate-manufactured weapon at about...
South County cities win Clean Air awards
The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Photo | Gonzales Knights host chicken barbecue
GONZALES — Gonzales Knights Football and Cheer Program recently hosted a successful chicken take-out barbecue at the Gonzales American Legion Post 81.
Volunteers, board members and coaches helped serve more than 1,200 plates of food.
The Aug. 29 fundraiser will benefit the youth that participate...
Google provides digital skills training to small businesses in Salinas
SALINAS — Google and Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a free, in-person workshop for small businesses in Salinas on Aug. 3, during which U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren attended and spoke about the importance of California businesses learning digital skills.
“If we want...
Soledad ranks among safest cities in California
The City of Soledad was once again listed among the top 50 safest cities in California, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s recently released “The Safest Cities in California 2019” report.
Greenfield City Council approves $4,000 donation to Sober Grad
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council approved a $4,000 donation for Greenfield High School’s Sober Grad Night during its latest meeting April 27.
Of concern was the pandemic-caused shortfall in fundraising so far for an altered event.
During normal years, Sober Grad Night would last all night...
CTF Soledad hosts soccer game for staff and inmates
SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad recently held a soccer game on the playing fields of Facility B at CTF North between correctional staff and a team of inmates.
The Dec. 7 game, which was a rare occurrence on the CTF grounds, was...
Evacuation orders lifted for Carmel and River fire burn scar areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Evacuation orders were lifted Friday evening for the communities within and surrounding the Carmel and River fire burn scars.
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement after an atmospheric river weather event impacted the county the past few days, resulting in downed...
Monterey County, Bay Area health officers urge caution as Covid cases rise
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s health officer is joining 10 other officials from the Bay Area in stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, such as masking indoors, as the region experiences a new surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations.
The Bay Area now has...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....
