WATER PROGRAM FAQ
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) are partnering to improve the collection and storage of regional groundwater data through the Groundwater Monitoring Program (GMP). The GMP includes well registration and monitoring of groundwater elevation, groundwater quality and groundwater extractions. As part of this program, a new webpage has been launched with frequently asked questions and answers about the proposed Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fee. Residents can find this new FAQ page here.
YOUTH SUMMIT
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Youth Council, in partnership with Gonzales and Soledad youth councils, is hosting the second annual South County Youth Summit (SCYS) on Saturday, May 24, at Greenfield High School. Under the theme “Planting the Future,” the youth-led event aims to empower young people, amplify their voices and promote civic engagement across South Monterey County. Building on last year’s success with about 90 participants, this year’s summit expects 120-150 attendees. The day will feature interactive workshops on leadership and advocacy, a resource fair, raffle prizes, a free lunch and a keynote speech by Cynthia Moreno, press secretary for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Moreno will share her inspiring journey from growing up in a small agricultural town to pursuing her professional goals. Open to eighth to 12th graders from Greenfield, Gonzales, Soledad and surrounding areas, the event is free. Registration is encouraged in advance. The summit provides valuable resources on academics, employment and mental health, all tailored to youth voices. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/SCYS25.
BRICK DEADLINE EXTENDED
GONZALES — The deadline for community members to buy a personalized brick that will be installed in the new Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center’s outdoor space has been extended to May 30. The bricks are available in three sizes: 4×8 inches for $250, 8×8 inches for $500 and 12×12 inches for $1,500. The community center, located on a city-owned parcel east of Fairview Middle School in Gonzales, is being built in two phases. Phase 1, expected to be completed by December, includes a library, Teen Innovation Center, restrooms, staff offices, courtyard with amphitheater and parking lot with landscaping. Phase 2 will add a community hall, fitness center, meeting rooms and a commercial kitchen. The project’s total budget is approximately $34.8 million. To purchase a brick, interested individuals can fill out an order form online at surveymonkey.com/r/CDRN7PF. For more information about the community center, visit cfmco.org/GonzalesCommunityCenter.
