Tag: California
Sen. Laird honors Guss as 2026 Woman of the Year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Sen. John Laird (D–Santa Cruz) has selected Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss as the 2026 Woman of the Year...
PG&E to conduct helicopter safety inspections over Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST — Over the next few weeks, PG&E will be flying helicopters overhead to conduct what its calling “routine safety inspections” along the...
Guest Column | A Fuller Picture of Farm Labor: Employer-Led Stability,...
The harvest is quickly moving toward peak season, with fields of vegetables, leafy greens and strawberries becoming a hub of activity. Those who nurture,...
Sexual assault allegations against César Chávez prompt cancellations, local response
MONTEREY COUNTY — The nation’s oldest farmworker union announced Tuesday that it has canceled all events celebrating labor organizer César Chávez after allegations surfaced...
Monterey County receives $2.8M to prevent homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has been awarded $2.8 million in funding through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention...
National Agriculture Week 2026: Celebrating Growth, Innovation and Farming
National Agriculture Week 2026 will be observed March 15-21, with National Ag Day falling on March 24. The annual week highlights the vital role agriculture plays...
Drone threat claims prompt calls to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — An intelligence alert suggesting a possible drone attack on California prompted numerous calls to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday,...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County studies options to replace gas tax...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors held a study session Jan. 28 to examine potential revenue sources to...
Lofgren delivers $500K for Salinas Regional Soccer Complex expansion
SALINAS VALLEY — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visited the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on Feb. 18 to deliver a $500,000 check, part of her 13...
Guest Column | Restored Funding Needed for Rural Crime Prevention
Farming is often thought of as a way of life and not just a job. Many California farm families have been living this life...
