CTF-Soledad hosts Special Olympics Flame of Hope event
SALINAS VALLEY — Thanks to the incarcerated population, the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad raised over $17,000 for Special Olympics during their Flame of Hope event.
“I thought that was amazing,” said the Special Olympics athlete Hall-of-Famer known as J-Lo. “It’s like we won...
Hartnell College President Patricia Hsieh resigns after less than a year
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh has resigned from her position effective June 30 after less than a year.
Hsieh joined Hartnell last September after working for nearly 14 years as president of Miramar College in the San Diego Community College District. On...
Hartnell College named ‘Top 10 Military Friendly School’ by G.I. Jobs Magazine
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Top 10 Military Friendly Schools for 2025-26” by G.I. Jobs Magazine, earning the No. 8 spot among large community colleges.
The announcement is part of the magazine’s annual Military Friendly Schools list,...
Hartnell College provides update on expansion
Students, nonprofits, elected officials and citizens gathered in a meeting room at the South County YMCA in Soledad Aug. 22 to hash out which educational programs and services they wanted for the upcoming Hartnell Community College facilities.
From horses to Merrill’s Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others
SALINAS VALLEY — Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen — a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture.
That dream came true this year...
King City releases results of 2024 Bilingual Community Opinion Survey
KING CITY — The results are in from the 2024 King City Bilingual Community Opinion Survey, which was distributed to every household and business.
A total of 260 participants responded with their input. One of the items requested respondents to prioritize 30 City objectives.
The...
SNIP mobilizes resources for pets in need this Thanksgiving in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it.
On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...
See Monterey launches Off the Canvas art tourism campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey has announced the launch of Off the Canvas, a new arts and culture tourism initiative highlighting murals, sculptures and other arts and creative spaces throughout Monterey County, including King City — from vibrant public art installations to open galleries and more.
The program invites residents...
Grant helps incarcerated students complete degrees through Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College will use a three-year, $480,000 grant from the California Community Colleges (CCC) system to ensure that more incarcerated students not only complete college courses, but also earn a degree and continue their education.
The grant, effective July 1, is part...
South Monterey County artist debuts new exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — ArtWorks @Salinas, a program from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), has announced its upcoming exhibit, “Home: From the Valley to the Peninsula,” featuring the incredible works of Greenfield artist Javier Lopez Jr.
The new exhibit opens Friday, April 4, with an...
