Community input sought for homeless housing funding application
CENTRAL COAST ā County of Monterey, County of San Benito and Lead Me Home Continuum of Care are partnering on a joint state application to bring a new round of State Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding to the communities.
Previous HHAP funds have...
Fort Hunter Liggett supports Madre Fire response with firefighters, heavy equipment
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forestās remote central California area from July 2-14.
They were part of the team of hundreds of...
Equine therapy program expands to South Monterey County
KING CITY ā Wonder Wood Ranch (WWR), a Monterey County-based nonprofit known for transforming lives through equine therapy, has announced its expansion to Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue in South Monterey County.
This bold move brings life-changing programming closer to the communities of Greenfield and...
Chevron Soccer Academy brings joy to local youth
SALINAS VALLEY ā More than 400 young athletes from across Monterey County took to the fields of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on July 12-13, participating in the Chevron Soccer Academy ā an event that delivered not just elite soccer training, but inspiration, education...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health
SEASIDE ā Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) has officially announced a new four-year extension with Montage Health to remain as a prominent partner with the club in an agreement that includes front-of-kit sponsorship through 2029.
In addition, Montage Health will continue to support...
Salinas Valley Groundwater Agency seeks applicants for Advisory Committee to guide sustainable water management
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is now accepting applications for its Advisory Committee, a crucial body responsible for guiding groundwater management strategies in the region.
The committee provides valuable input and consensus-based recommendations to the SVBGSA Board of Directors, playing...
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...