Tag: community
Gonzales celebrates grand opening of Community Center Complex
GONZALES — Years of planning and dreaming became a reality as the grand opening of Phase 1 of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community...
Soledad family welcomes Monterey County’s first baby of 2026
SOLEDAD — Monterey County welcomed its first baby of the new year just seconds after midnight, as a family from Soledad celebrated a milestone...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 14, 2026
BOARD MEETING SECURITY
SALINAS — Monterey County has begun interim security screening for the public attending Board of Supervisors meetings starting Jan. 13 at the...
Tri-County Arts Councils host town hall to help shape California’s creative...
CENTRAL COAST — Together with Santa Barbara-based facilitator Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld, San Benito County Arts Council, Arts Council Santa Cruz County and Arts Council...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 9, 2026
LAKE TALK
KING CITY — A presentation titled “What’s Under the Lake?” is being offered Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the new King...
Community Foundation for Monterey County president/CEO to retire in 2026
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in...
Interim’s Winter Holiday Meal brings warmth to residents in need
SALINAS — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Winter Holiday Meal on Dec. 19 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming clients and community...
2025 Year In Review | A Look Back at Salinas Valley’s...
From infrastructure upgrades and housing progress to cultural milestones, education achievements and community celebrations, 2025 was a year of growth, resilience and reflection across...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2026
JOB FAIRS
SALINAS — Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job fairs and...
Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support...
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Greenfield building moratorium takes effect after state approval
GREENFIELD — A temporary moratorium on certain new development projects in Greenfield is now in effect following final review and approval by the California...
