Write-in nomination period opens for June election
MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in the Primary Election runs April 6 through May 19.
To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in candidate nomination forms. Nomination forms must be filed at the Monterey County Elections Office located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, in Salinas. There are no filing fees or candidate statements, and the write-in candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot.
To schedule an appointment, call 831-796-1499, or email Ca***************@**************ey.gov. For more information, visit CountyofMonterey.gov/Elections or call 831-796-1499.
DUI/DL Checkpoint set for Friday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and Driver’s License (DL) Checkpoint on Friday, April 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits.
DUI/DL Checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. Their primary purpose is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
Greenfield Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety – STEP Grant.
Circus coming to Salinas Sports Complex this month
SALINAS — The American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio will bring 10 days of performances to the Salinas Sports Complex, running April 17-27 under its Big White Purple Big Top.
The family-friendly circus will feature acrobatics, aerial acts and performers from Las Vegas and around the world, with multiple showtimes scheduled throughout the run, including Friday shows at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at tickets.americancrowncircus.com.
Hartnell hosts Annual Career & Resource Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College will host its Annual Career & Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the Main Campus, 411 Central Ave. in Salinas.
The free, public event is designed to connect job seekers, students and community members with regional employers, training programs and educational resources supporting workforce readiness and economic mobility across the Salinas Valley.
More than 70 employers, agencies and community organizations are expected to participate, representing fields including agriculture and food systems, business and technology, administration of justice, health and human services, education and social sciences, and skilled trades and technical careers.
Attendees can explore internships, part-time and full-time job opportunities, career advancement resources, and college programs including certificates, degrees and transfer pathways. Participants are encouraged to bring résumés and speak directly with recruiters and program representatives.
For more information or to participate as an employer, contact the Hartnell College Career Hub at 831-759-6066.
