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October 18, 2024

Community Foundation for Monterey County names Dr. Cabrera, Claypool and Cullen to its Board of Directors

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. ā€œWe are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...

Thousands celebrate ā€˜Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrillsā€™ at 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair carnival
KING CITY ā€” Nearly 40,000 people attended the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair over the course of its four-day celebration in South Monterey County last week. Under the theme, ā€œGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrills,ā€ the 2024 Fair once again provided family-friendly activities and entertainment...

King City High School gears up for 2024 homecoming festivities

KING CITY ā€” King City High School is set to celebrate its 2024 homecoming with a series of events that began with the announcement of homecoming royalty and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates. Students across all grade levels will take part in the...

Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned

Monterey County crops
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” A dangerous herbicide banned immediately by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been sprayed on crops in many California counties and has contaminated groundwater in low concentrations in the Salinas Valley and Santa Barbara County. The weed-killing chemical, known as DCPA or...

King City Police Department urges responsible ā€˜4/20ā€™ celebrations

King City Police
KING CITY ā€” With 4/20 celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and prioritize their own safety and that of others. Although recreational and medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, officers warn the community to not let the...

King City Community Power customers to receive rebate gift cards

Electric tower utility
KING CITY ā€” The majority of King City Community Power (KCCP) residential customers will receive a gift card from KCCP within the next few days. ā€œAs a community-operated power provider, KCCP is able to dedicate excess revenues to the community through projects addressing community needs,...

Monterey County residents invited to share thoughts on tourism and community impacts

Salinas Valley Fair
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, is conducting a Resident Sentiment Survey and hosting a Community Input Forum to better understand the communityā€™s opinions on the impact of visitors to the area and understanding of the Countyā€™s tourism...

Nearly $111K in grants awarded to local arts and culture projects in Monterey County

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that it has awarded $110,520 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 23 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs. This funding, provided by the County of Monterey and the Board...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%

American Red Cross Bloodmobile
CENTRAL COAST ā€” The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...

Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023. A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
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