SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing number of wildlife patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is immense. They are asking the community for donations of eggs to help feed these animals.
At the Wildlife Center, many of...
CSUMB receives $2M NOAA grant for climate change mitigation
SEASIDE ā The Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grant, aimed at combating the effects of climate change, will bring $2 million to California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB).
The funding will support 45 paid internships, stipends for six professional internships, a number of teacher assistant positions...
CDCR investigating deadly force incident at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident.
On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...
King City teacher takes top honors as Monterey County Teacher of the Year
KING CITY ā Bridgette Berti, an elementary school teacher from King City Arts Magnet School, has been honored as the overall Monterey County Teacher of the Year and will represent the county in the state competition later this year.
Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE)...
Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500K donation from Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation
SALINAS ā Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the LagunaĀ Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks Foundation (MCPF).
This significant donation comes with the full endorsement from both the LSRF and MCPF, as the Friends of Laguna...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership mobilizes to ensure fair distribution of $1.8B for California internet access
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In the midst of a 30-day challenge period that is critically important to the allocation of federal broadband funds to close the digital divide, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is working to ensure that the region receives its share of broadband...
South Monterey County high school sports on hold for ādead periodā
SALINAS VALLEY ā All South Monterey County high school sports will be observing a ādead periodā until Monday, Aug. 5, when all fall sports except for football can begin limited contact.
Football teams can resume regular practices on Aug. 5 so players can acclimate to...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System ranked No. 1 Critical Access Hospital in California for social responsibility
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been recognized as a leading performer in the 2024-25 Hospital Index published by The Lown Institute, a renowned healthcare think tank.
This index, a benchmark in the healthcare industry, evaluates and honors hospitals...
Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD ā All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the āVery Highā fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type.Ā Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
Salinas Valley Titans shine at 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Salinas Valley Titans 10 and under Pony baseball team represented South Monterey County as the NORCAL Super Region champions during last weekās 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships at Norwalkās Holifield Park.
The Salinas Valley team went 1-2 in the double...