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February 18, 2026

Tag: children and youth

Child reading

Only 1 in 6 homeless infants and toddlers enrolled in early...

CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out...
community network meeting

Community network meeting focuses on youth safety and well-being in South...

GREENFIELD — Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield recently hosted a community network meeting aimed at fostering a nurturing and safe environment for local...
Soledad Pathways to Success

Community event empowers youth and families in Soledad

SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace presented a community event earlier this month focused on empowering Soledad’s youth and their families with the tools and...
Youth poetry writing

Arts4MC seeks next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has partnered with Urban Word to recognize and celebrate talented local youth poets. The initiative aims...
California Cadet Corps

Greenfield High School cadets learn basic survival skills in the wilderness

GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 15 cadets attend the Winter Wilderness Skills Course for...
Christy and Ed Bray with Tripp the Tumbleweed in Soledad

Soledad students help Tripp the Tumbleweed navigate Pinnacles National Park in...

SOLEDAD — As Christy and Ed Bray, otherwise known as Christy B. and Dr. III, were driving north on Highway 101 after visiting their...
Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness Center

State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care

GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy...
Operation Santa

Operation Santa brings bliss to nearly 500 families in South Monterey...

SALINAS VALLEY — Santa’s arrival by helicopter brought joy to hundreds of families from South Monterey County this Christmas, as he and a team...

Gonzales hosts annual Holiday Lights Parade

City of Gonzales hosted the annual Holiday Lights Parade last Saturday, Dec. 9, featuring vehicles decked out in Christmas lights and dƩcor as they...

S’more fun: Greenfield hosts 2023 Holiday Celebration

City of Greenfield hosted the 2023 Holiday Celebration at Village Green Park on Friday, featuring a parade, tree-lighting ceremony, entertainment and various family activities,...

Local News

News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 18, 2026

HARTNELL HONOR ROLL SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is recognizing the academic excellence of 1,989 students who earned placement on the President’s Honor Roll or...