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Preparations for Annual Cannery Row Block Party

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6:16pm

MONTEREY - The 10th Annual Cannery Row Block Party returns on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Locals and visitors are invited to celebrate the summer while enjoying fun and entertainment for all ages. This free family event features live music, wild animal shows, circus performers, face painting and balloon artists. 

The first hour of parking in the Cannery Row Garage, entrance on Foam Street, during the event is also free.

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Mi Pueblo to Provide "Dreamers" College Scholarships

Submitted by Claudia Otero
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:00pm

PRESS RELEASE

Mi Pueblo to Provide "Dreamers" College Scholarships

Scholarship application will not request social security numbers

from undocumented students who apply

<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />SAN JOSE, Calif., (May 13, 2013) - Today, Northern California grocery chain Mi Pueblo Foods announced that the company's scholarship campaign will also provide college scholarships to undocumented high school seniors seeking to further their education.

Over the last four years, Mi Pueblo has provided more than $750,000 in college scholarships in alignment with the company's mission to serve the families in those communities in which the company operates.

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New Children's Pool Closer To Reality

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 5:59pm

New information on a contract that would give the city the green light to build a children's pool at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.

The contract is now official, after it was approved last week by the city council. The project is slated to cost about $200,000. The pool is expected to add to the already popular area used for picnicking, fishing, swimming, water sports, and surfing. 

Last year, the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) gave the "Save the Pool" campaign $40,000 in a matching grant.

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Students Get Ready To S-P-E-L-L

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 11:25pm

SALINAS, Calif.-  Students from schools throughout Monterey County will assemble at Hartnell College’s Western Stage Theatre on Sunday, March 17 to test their spelling knowledge.

In a news release, promoters said the students will attempt to spell their way to the grand prize of a trip to the Washington, D.C. area, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28 – 30, 2013. The competition promises to be fierce this year as the best middle school spellers in Monterey County compete at the 19th annual Countywide Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Monterey County Office of Education and community partners. Top honors will be awarded at approximately 3:30 p.m.

PRIZES

First Place

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Largest Annual Science Fair For Students

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 12:08am

More than 300 high school students are expected to attend the annual Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair this weekend. It's the largest high school participation of any fair in California.\

In a news release Wednesday, organizers said the Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair Competition will be held Friday, March 8; Saturday, March 9; and Sunday, March 10, 2013 at California State University Monterey Bay, University Center, Bldg. 29.

More than 590 students from middle schools and high schools throughout Monterey County will exhibit and present 405 science projects at this year’s Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair. More than half of the participants (351) are high school students, representing the largest high school student participation of any science fair in California.

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Monterey County Organization Reaches Milestone

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 7:13pm

It's a new year and 2013 marks the 45th Anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.

In a news release, staff said it's an incredible testimony to the vision and commitment of this community to serve children.


The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County started out in a small house in 1968 with just 10 kids. Now, after 45 years of service, it's bigger and better than ever.

There are two clubhouses and three extension sites serving almost 1,000 kids daily, more children than ever are benefitting from having a safe haven where they can learn, grow and have fun. 
 

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Consultants Release Report on Dennis the Menace Train

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 2:42pm
Consultants Release Report on Dennis the Menace Train

MONTEREY - The consultant Group MIG, Inc, has released it's report on the Dennis the Menace Train, deemed a safety risk for children.  In part, it says, "following our site visit and discussion with City staff, our opinion is that with legal advice, careful design, management, and maintenance the steam train can potentially remain a vital part of Dennis the Menace Park."

Regardless of the definition of the train as either a play component or a historical interpretive display, safety and access must be addressed. This issue must be considered and addressed by legal counsel.

Climbing on the train itself is not recommended. Access to the engine compartment only, modifying or protecting the interior components of the compartment and the elimination of climbing must be considered as a strategy to maintain a level of contact with the train and to improve safety.

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