Monterey County officials arrested and charged the founder of a Salinas-based art nonprofit with seven felony counts alleging child sexual assault. PVUSD Superintendent Heather Contreras said Joshua Alfaro briefly worked for the district last month but the contract had been terminated.
Pajaro Middle School
State approves Pajaro Middle School reconstruction plans for flood damage
With the state’s approval of renovation plans for Pajaro Middle School, district officials say they’re confident the school will reopen in fall 2024. About 450 Pajaro Middle School students were relocated to nearby schools after the levee breach damaged their campus in March.

