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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...
Guest Column | How Decluttering, Donating and Shopping Sustainably Can Help...
January has a way of reminding people that new beginnings are not only possible but powerful. The turn of the year brings that familiar...
Local News
King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms...
