Monterey County Local News

A coalition of economic development agencies along the Central Coast released a report Oct. 1 outlining the opportunities—and challenges—in growing the local economy. Now, the Uplift Central Coast Coalition has opened grant applications to help realize those opportunities.

SOLEDAD — Soledad’s Orchard Lane Park was transformed into a vibrant hub of fun and inclusion Saturday during the Superhero Fall Festival.

KING CITY — King City High School is set to celebrate its 2024 homecoming with a series of events that began with the announcement of homecoming royalty and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates.

On a recent bright and warm Thursday afternoon, I strolled through our campus, surrounded by Folklorico dancers moving to lively music in their vibrant skirts, with ribbons woven into their braided hair. Latiné artists showcased their drawings, earrings and postcards. Students enjoyed free pupusas with salsa verde, creating a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on a campus where 54% of students identify as Hispanic/Latiné.

On a recent bright and warm Thursday afternoon, I strolled through our campus, surrounded by Folklorico dancers moving to lively music in their vibrant skirts, with ribbons woven into their braided hair. Latiné artists showcased their drawings, earrings and postcards. Students enjoyed free pupusas with salsa verde, creating a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on a campus where 54% of students identify as Hispanic/Latiné.

KING CITY — The staff and board of Sol Treasures recently hosted an “Artstravaganza” to not only raise funds for the King City gallery and its many programs, but also to review the organization’s past and community impact.

GREENFIELD — Detective Sgt. Justin Mattke of the Greenfield Police Department has been awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his exemplary leadership and dedication to law enforcement.

Can Protection of Forests, Farms & Waters be Reconciled with Economic Development?
with Larry Selzer of The Conservation Fund
on Sustainability Now!  October 13th, from 5-6 PM
A longstanding debate in the environmental and conservation movements is whether protection of natural resources can be reconciled with their economic development?  Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation about this question with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of The Conservation Fund, a Virgina-based nonprofit that buys land for conservation and promotes sustainable economic development. TCF works with public agencies to acquire land and hold it until the agencies are ready to purchase it back.  And the organization focuses on protecting working forests and farms, which provide clean air, clean water, and jobs for rural communities.
That's on Sustainability Now!, Sunday, October 13th, 2024, from 5-6 PM right here on community radio for the Monterey Bay Region, KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 87.9 FM, K207FE (FX) 89.5 and KSQD.org, streaming on the internet.

Jeri Bodemar gleans a deeper meaning from the observation of hummingbirds.
Photo courtesy of Djalma Photos.

Join “Relics And Psychedelics host Michael Bryant and Erik Nelson, the director of the new documentary “Daytime Revolution” (and host of the Grateful Dead Zone) for a three hour musical conversation on the life, legend and music of John Lennon. Nelson also discusses the making of his new film, where he explores the amazing week  in 1972 when John and Yoko took over the Mike Douglas show showcasing their revolutionary visions. Will we still need him, when he’s 84? This special gives 42 musical reasons why that answer is — and will ALWAYS be— “YES”.
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Over 20 years ago, developer Nader Agha decided to adorn the Holman Building in Pacific Grove with a large, half-moon shaped, Tiffany-style stained glass window depicting Butterfly Town’s beloved monarch butterflies.

A hotel construction boom is underway in Monterey County, presenting both an opportunity and a challenge, says Rob O’Keefe, president and CEO of See Monterey.

SEASON READY

The 2024 West End Celebration in Sand City might not be the last year the event takes place, but it will be the last year that Steve Vagnini, who’s coordinated it for the last 14 years, will be making it…

FREE SPEECHThe U.S. Navy must acknowledge that records exist of an investigation into whether a Marine Corps veteran mishandled classified documents, a federal judge ruled Sept. 30. The veteran, Jordan Duncan, was arrested in Idaho in 2020 over his alleged…

As the pandemic spotlighted, access to the internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. From health care and online banking to education and disaster communication, much of everyday life requires being online.

With Election Day approaching Nov. 5, Salinas City Council might experience more of the same direction – or a sharp shift. Five out of seven seats are up for grabs, including the mayor.

Pam Marino here, celebrating one of the great success stories on the homelessness beat: the creation, rise and continual growth of Gathering for Women, the only organization on the Monterey Peninsula focused on serving women experiencing homelessness.

GONZALES — Gonzales High volleyball team split its Mission Division games last week, losing a five-game match at Watsonville on Wednesday and sweeping the host Seaside in three sets on Friday.