Arts organization leaders in Monterey County were alarmed by the proposed California state budget for 2024-25, which recommends cutting funding to the California Arts Council by 58 percent, or $10
The Arts Council for Monterey County announced a call for nominations for the next Monterey County Poet Laureate. This is a two-year position that aims to celebrate Monterey County s cultural
According to the arts council, the chosen poet will serve as an advocate for poetry, literature and the arts; lead a community project that makes poetry more accessible and contribute to the county’s poetry and literary legacy.
Torres’ parents are from Jalisco, Mexico and he said they instilled a hard work ethic into him and his siblings. His roots motivate him to give back to those that have similar upbringings as him.