Many times, over the past five decades I drove between Southern California and the Salinas Valley on El Camino Real, aka the 101, and so am very acquainted with the stretch of asphalt from Santa Barbara to SoMoCo. Now, like …
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host a grand opening for the much-anticipated Orchard Lane Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. The park, which has been under construction for more than a year, will be the first of …
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 …
GREENFIELD — A grinding and paving project will result in on- and off-ramp closures on Highway 101 in the Greenfield area beginning this week. The work, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, started Tuesday with the closure of …
SALINAS — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrated the completion of the most extensive capital improvement project in more than two decades after a $20 million and eight-month renovation and beautification project concluded. Elected officials, county staff, invited business leaders and …
GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Andres Espinoza, 21, was sentenced to four years in state prison on July 27 for last year’s collision that resulted in the death of victim Norbert Azevedo Jr. “The victim’s wife, siblings and two young children …
Boy oh boy! How many times did I say that as a youth? I was third of four boys. It seemed that my Dad always favored the older two boys in almost every area as a youth. My oldest brother …
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 291:29 a.m. Property vandalism on Walnut Av.8:17 a.m. CPS Referral on Pasque Av.10:22 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Pinot Av.10:53 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Riesling Av.10:57 a.m. Property …
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery in Soledad is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer a late summer hiking series. Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before …
Goodwill has celebrated the power of work since it formed in Boston back in 1919. The nonprofit’s founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms had a simple idea — fight poverty not with charity, but with trade skills — and provide a …
GREENFIELD — A 15-year-old juvenile was struck by a car Thursday afternoon after he shoplifted from a hardware store in Greenfield. Greenfield Police and Fire departments, along with American Medical Response, responded to the Aug. 10 incident in the 100 …
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has announced the launch of a new program, in partnership with Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, to expand buprenorphine distribution by emergency responders to reduce opioid overdoses. “In response to …
SOFTBALL MEETING GREENFIELD — Softball coaches and volunteers are needed in Greenfield. For those interested, Greenfield Recreation Department will host an informative coaches meeting on Friday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center in Patriot Park. All experience …
I am a fan of words. I like the sound of words. I like how writers use words and I like to use them myself. I was not aware of writers as a child reader. My family had an encyclopedia …
GREENFIELD — The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent. Cota, who began her new position this past April, …
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) recently honored all AmeriCorps members who completed their 2022-23 service year. County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss, Director of Leadership and School Systems Roberto Nunez, AmeriCorps Program Coordinator Lauren Patron-Castro and …
FAIR VOLUNTEERS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Fair and Event Center is seeking volunteers to help support this year’s Fair, set for Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Volunteers play an intrinsic role in making the Monterey County Fair a success …
Soledad Rotary’s new Club President Joseph Sanchez started his 2023-24 term on July 20, when he ran his first meeting and discussed his vision for the year. Sanchez said he is “very honored and excited” to take on the role. …
MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta convened members of the veterans community for a panel discussion marking the first anniversary of the Honoring Our PACT Act, landmark legislation that for the first time ensured veterans exposed to toxic substances …
GONZALES — During a recent special Gonzales Unified School District Board meeting, the trustees voted to have a synthetic turf installed at Gonzales High School’s Dick Force Stadium. The new field, along with an all-weather track, will give the Spartans …
