Cities to receive millions in funds from transportation bill
The cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad will receive an estimated $15 million over the next decade for their transportation system after California legislators approved Senate Bill 1 last Friday, April 7.
Free veggies distributed during ‘Salad Day’
Over 200 free fruit and vegetable samples were distributed on May 21 to celebrate the Fifth Annual National Salad Month. The samples were donated by local agricultural businesses in the area.
Monterey County supports Dreamers
Monterey County has been declared a “Dreamers County,” one of the first counties in the nation to enact a resolution supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants a temporary reprieve from deportation for so-called “Dreamers,” immigrants who were brought into the country as children by their parents.
Country Christmas
Last Saturday the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, better known as MCARLM, held its 10th Annual Holiday Open House, opening its doors for the public to explore the museum and the many exhibits while enjoying homemade soups and eating holiday cookies and treats.
June Primary filing period opens Feb. 12
The June Primary Election is less than five months away and filing dates are rapidly approaching.
Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.
Council approves Miraville II annexation
City Council voted to annex further land for the Miraville II annexation project, which has been ongoing for 20 years.
Annual Mission Days event offers look at historical past
Take a step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event Saturday, April 7, which coincides with the grand reopening of the mission’s museum.
Hartnell offers free college counseling
With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.
Road delays expected through September
Drivers should expect delays as the City of Soledad works on Front Street, between San Vicente Road and Miranda Street, for the next eight weeks to install a large 6-foot diameter stormwater pipeline that will increase the capacity of the storm drain system in the area.
