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Greenfield educator named Read to Me Project 2026 Teacher of the...
GREENFIELD — Read to Me Project has named Cherie Smith, a fourth-grade teacher at Mary Chapa Academy in Greenfield, as its 2026 Teacher of...
United Way Monterey County launches 2026 Stuff the Bus campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY — As summer approaches, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is once again preparing to help local students start the school year with...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | May 29, 2026
Abdulmalik Alawee of Soledad, Salah Alwasheem of King City, Skarllette Suazo Castillo of King City and Desiree Meza of Gonzales were named to the...
Hartnell, Monterey Bay DART launch drone and aerospace workforce initiative
CENTRAL COAST — Hartnell College and Monterey Bay DART are launching a new two-year regional workforce initiative designed to connect local residents to careers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 28, 2026
Fort Hunter Liggett continues prescribed burns
JOLON — Fire and Emergency Services at Fort Hunter Liggett announced plans to conduct a series of prescribed burns...
SPCA Monterey County seeks foster volunteers for 187 rescued puppies, kittens
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking foster volunteers to help care for 187 rescued puppies and kittens, with additional animals arriving daily.
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Gonzales, Soledad communities gather for 2026 Memorial Day ceremonies
SALINAS VALLEY — Service men and women were honored Monday morning in Soledad and Gonzales for Memorial Day, each with separate events featuring prayers,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 27, 2026
SPCA offers free microchipping, low-cost vaccinations
SALINAS — SPCA Monterey County is offering free microchipping and low-cost vaccinations for pets during a community event Saturday,...
Monterey County tourism reaches record $3.3B, marking full recovery and new...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion — a 4.1% increase...
Gonzales police promote bicycle safety awareness
GONZALES — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Gonzales Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.
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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...
