Fee-waived pet adoptions set for California Adopt-A-Pet Day
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County will waive adoption fees for all adoptable pets during California Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, June 6, thanks to support from SPCA donors.
The statewide event includes participation from more than 135 animal shelters across California, including SPCA Monterey County and Hitchcock Road Animal Services.
Adoptions will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SPCA Monterey County, located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Shelter officials said no holds will be offered during the event and encouraged prospective adopters to arrive early.
Those interested in adopting a dog are asked to bring any resident dogs with them so the animals can meet before an adoption is finalized.
In addition to adoptions, the SPCA offers programs such as Doggy Day Out, which allows participants to take shelter dogs on outings, and Foster to Adopt, which gives families an opportunity to determine whether a pet is a good fit before completing an adoption.
For more information or to view available pets, visit spcamc.org.
Hartnell College hosts 2nd annual Community Day and Car Show
SALINAS — Hartnell College will host its second annual Community Day and Car Show on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartnell College Alisal Campus, located at 1752 E. Alisal St. in Salinas.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together the community for a day of classic cars, live entertainment and campus engagement, while raising funds for student scholarships.
The event will showcase a wide variety of vehicles, including classic cars, custom builds, lowriders, trucks, motorcycles and bikes. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, raffles and guided campus tours, offering an opportunity to explore Hartnell’s programs and student support services.
Vehicle owners are invited to participate in the car show through advance registration. All proceeds from vehicle registrations will directly support student scholarships at Hartnell College.
In addition to the car show, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Hartnell’s academic and career training programs, including administration of justice, automotive and diesel technology, agricultural mechanics, agriculture, business, construction management and welding.
To register a show vehicle or bike, participants are encouraged to visit bit.ly/HC-CARSHOW to learn more.
Free summer meals available at local high schools
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District will provide free lunches to children and teens through the federal Seamless Summer Option program from June 8-26.
Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 1:05 to 1:35 p.m. at two locations: King City High School, 720 Broadway St., King City, and Greenfield High School, 225 S. El Camino Real, Greenfield.
The program is open to all children 18 years old and younger, regardless of school enrollment status, at no cost.
For more information, contact Food Service Manager Marilynn Chavez Paramo at 831-385-0606 or mp*****@******sd.org.
County delays immigration issues hearing before board
MONTEREY COUNTY — A public hearing regarding interactions between Monterey County and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been postponed and will no longer be heard during the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for June 9.
The issue was previously discussed by the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 3 and April 14. During the April meeting, supervisors directed county staff to research, gather and analyze additional information for presentation at the June 9 meeting.
According to a county notice, the hearing is being rescheduled to allow staff additional time to prepare the information requested by the board.
Monterey County officials said the new hearing date and time will be announced through the county’s social media channels and news advisories once it has been scheduled.
