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Soledad Youth Council Lead Citywide Street Safety Initiative

  Soledad, CA – The Soledad Youth Council (SYC) has been leading a comprehensive Street Safety Initiative, launched in October 2025 as their main initiative for the 25/26 year. The initiative is focused on identifying and addressing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns throughout the City of Soledad. Since launching the initiative in the fall of 2025, the Soledad Youth Council members have spent the past several months conducting field observations and analyzing streets and intersections they believe present safety challenges for youth, families, and the broader community. This work has included documenting visibility issues, traffic patterns, cross walk conditions, and factors that impact pedestrian safety. In December 2025, the Soledad Youth Council met with the Soledad Police Department to gain insight into traffic enforcement trends and safety concerns from a public safety perspective. The group is currently preparing a formal presentation for the City of Soledad’s Public Wor...
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SPCA Monterey County Valentine’s Day Animal Camp to be Held on February 14

  Do you know a child who loves animals? The SPCA Monterey County offers fun and meaningful one-day camps during the school year, including our new Pawesome Valentine’s Day Camp on Saturday, February 14. During camp, kids will learn all about 4-legged BFFs. The SPCA Monterey County will see how to better understand their pets, what it takes to be a responsible pet owner, and they'll even learn how to exercise pets' minds using things they can find at home! During camp, they'll also learn how the SPCA helps the adoptable pets find their pur-fect fur-ever homes SPCA Animal Camp is all about kindness, compassion, and empowering children to make a difference for the pets and wildlife that enrich our lives. Camps take place at the beautiful SPCA Monterey County campus in our newly renovated Claire Jacobson Learning Center.  Register now: www.spcamc.org/camp   SPCA Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving...
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Monterey County Officials and Community will Gather to Unveil COVID-19 Memorial, to Honor Losses and Dedication to Others on February 3; A Day to Look Back in Honor and Forward in Hope.

  The County of Monterey, alongside elected officials, community leaders, health officials, families, and friends, will hold a special ceremony on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Monterey County Board of Supervisor Chambers located at 168 West Alisal Street on the 1st Floor in Salinas to unveil the countywide COVID-19 Memorial Garden.   Three years in the making, the Memorial, located at the Government Center Plaza in Salinas, will be a place of remembrance, reflection, and healing – honoring lives lost, recognizing grief endured, and acknowledging the dedication of first responders, frontline workers, educators, health care and public health professionals, families, and communities who supported one another throughout the pandemic.   940 Monterey County residents lost their lives to COVID-19 during the pandemic.   “Each life lost to Covid-19 mattered and leaves a hole in the hearts of loved ones, family members, friends, and the surrounding community,” says County ...
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Fatal Solo Vehicle Crash off of River Road North of Gonzales River Road on January 19

  MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday night, January 19, 2026, at approximately 5:32 p.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic crash on northbound River Road north of Gonzales River Road.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a white Nissan SUV, driven by 23-year-old female, Aja Hill of Seaside, was traveling northbound on River Road. The Nissan was occupied by a 23-year-old female resident of Seaside, and a 2-year-old male resident of Seaside. Due to Hill’s level of intoxication, the Nissan SUV went off the roadway, crashed into a power pole, and overturned.  Hill sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, while the 23-year-old female passenger who was not wearing their seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle, was also transported to a local hospital and provided medical aid; however, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Monterey County ...
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Time to Apply for a California Rodeo Salinas Scholarship; Students May Apply Through the Community Foundation for Monterey County

  SALINAS, CA, January 13, 2026 – The California Rodeo Salinas awarded $30,000 in educational scholarships in 2025, and the application period for 2026 funds is currently open. The scholarship program began in 1986 with Hartnell College and recently transitioned to the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC).  Over the past 40 years, more than $234,000 has been awarded to deserving students, with the California Rodeo Salinas proud to invest in the future of motivated scholars within its volunteer community.  Scholarships are available to California Rodeo Salinas Committee Members and their immediate family members. The CFMC Rodeo scholarship committee intends to award six $5,000 scholarships to be used for 2- or 4-year colleges, graduate school, or trade school. “The California Rodeo Salinas is powered by hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and this scholarship program is one meaningful way we can support their families and encourage continued education,” said Kelly...
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Lofgren, Gooden Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Americans' Credit Card Swipe Fees

  WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, January 13 Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) re-introduced the Credit Card Competition Act. The Senate companion bill is being led by Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). "The average American household is paying over $1,000 each year on credit card swipe fees, the highest in the world. Right now, just two major credit card companies are setting swipe fees for the nation's largest banks, crushing consumers and small businesses. Our bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act will provide needed relief by fostering competition, lowering prices for everyone. I'm proud to re-introduce this bill with my House and Senate colleagues," said Rep. Lofgren. “Credit Card companies have been raking in record profits at the expense of Main Street America. I thank President Trump for fighting for hardworking Americans,” said Rep. Gooden. “Americans are struggling with everyday purchas...
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SPCA Monterey County Will Have Low-Cost Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinics in King City on January 15 & 22

  SPCA Monterey County is offering low-cost mobile spay and neuter services in King City this January, made possible by the support of their donors.  SPCA Monterey County upcoming mobile spay/neuters in King City include:     Thursday, January 15: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St.     Thursday, January 22: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. This is in addition to their low-cost Veterinary Clinic at the SPCA, available by appointment Monday through Friday every week, which spays and neuters over 8,000 animals every year and offers free feral cat surgeries year-round.  The cost for these mobile clinics in King City is just $95 for male dogs and puppies and $55 for all cats and kittens. The price includes the pet’s surgery and rabies vaccination. The surgeries are available to pets 2 months to 6 years of age, weighing 2 to 30 pounds. These clinics are open to all Monterey County residents.  Deposits to hold your spot are requir...
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