Byram wins 2025 Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event
SALINAS VALLEY ā A sold-out crowd of 10,498 people watched the Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event at the Salinas Sports Complex on July 16.
Presented by Salinas Valley Ford, the Big Week Bull Riding continues to be one of the most popular events...
Fort Hunter Liggett completes $5.6M range upgrade
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) modernization project is complete after two years of extensive upgrades and new constructions to provide cutting edge facilities for warrior readiness.
The $5.6 million comprehensive project includes range upgrades, a secure staging area for vehicles...
Hartnell College celebrates NASA MAA summer program, inspiring future STEM leaders
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundationās K-12 STEAM program celebrated the culmination of another successful NASA MAA (MUREP Aerospace Academy) summer program on July 18, with a Symposium and Poster Session held at Hartnellās Student Center in Salinas.
The summer program started in June with more...
Covid-19 community memorial project installation underway in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Construction is underway at the Monterey County Government Center campus on Alisal Street in Salinas as crews install the new Covid-19 Memorial.
The installation, which is part of a community effort to honor those affected by the pandemic, is taking shape along...
Longtime library assistant from King City retires after 29 years
KING CITY ā After 29 years with Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), Elisa Perez ā Library Assistant II at the King City branch ā is retiring at the end of July.
Perez has been an integral part of the library system. Throughout her time with...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board adopts FY 2025-26 budget and work program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently adopted the Agencyās fiscal year 2025-26 Budget and Overall Work Program, which outlines a strategic investment of $9.7 million to deliver transportation improvements across Monterey County.
The budget includes $4.5 million in...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre program receives $2M state grant
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) has received a second round of funding ā almost $2 million ā from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, for the Youth Service Corps employment program.
āThe Youth Service Corps funding will help MCWDB address...
Mee Memorial recognized as one of the best long-term care, skilled nursing facilities for 2025
KING CITY ā U.S. News & World Report has rated Mee Memorial Healthcare Systemās long-term care skilled nursing facility as a high performer in its annual analysis.
To be recognized as one of the 2025 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes, a facility must have been...
Lancaster wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Rachel Lancaster has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 following two days of competition July 2-3 at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Lancaster, Miss Marine Corp. League #014, vied for the title with three other accomplished young women: Emily Drost, Miss San...
Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate
CENTRAL COAST ā Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers.
To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam to...