County awarded $6M to expand mental health services
Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.
Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old child from Soledad
An amber alert has been issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Soledad Police Department and is in effect for Monterey County.
Surf’s up for youth at camp
The Wahine Project provided 20 surf camp scholarships for South Monterey County girls for the camp beginning this past Monday.
Purpose of Community Facilities District takes shape
Soledad City Council is aiming to increase its police force and fund fire and park services with the establishment of a Community Facilities District.
Police seek residents’ opinion on services
South County police departments in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City are working together to strengthen their regional law enforcement.
CONGRATS, GRADS!
About 356 Soledad High School and Community Education Center students graduated June 9 at the Gene Martin Stadium in front of their friends, family and teachers.
5,000 7th Infantry Division soldiers train at Fort Hunter Liggett
Nearly 5,000 Seventh Infantry Division soldiers conducted a Bayonet Focus training on Feb. 12 at Fort Hunter Liggett.
Museum hosts 10th annual Holiday Open House, donation drive
Express your holiday spirit at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s 10th annual Holiday Open House at San Lorenzo County Park, 1160 Broadway St. in King City, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Help wildlife with state income tax returns
With tax returns due April 18, time is running out, but taxpayers can still help California’s rare, threatened and endangered species when they file their state return.
Out of the DARKNESS
May is National Mental Health Matters Month, and South County residents came together last weekend to bring a hidden topic to the front: Suicide.
