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News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 31, 2024

COAT DRIVE SOLEDAD — A Coat Drive is being held at Jack Franscioni Elementary School in Soledad through Feb. 2. Donations of new or gently...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2024

MINI GRANTS SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the availability of Soledad Mini Grants for community groups or organizations eager to make a difference....
John McPherson

Alliance on Aging names McPherson as new executive director

SALINAS — Longtime Monterey County resident John McPherson has been named the new executive director of Alliance on Aging, taking over for longtime Executive...
Adventure Seeking Seniors blankets

Gonzales senior group creates blankets for community members in need

GONZALES — This year marks the fourth year that organizers from the Adventure Seeking Seniors group in Gonzales have donated handmade blankets to elderly...
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City of Soledad welcomes new Community and Economic Development team members

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has introduced three new additions to the Community and Economic Development team: Kao Nou Yang as the director, Beatriz...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 24, 2024

FARM DAY VOLUNTEERS KING CITY — More volunteers are needed for South County Farm Day on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in...
Earthquake retrofit

Earthquake seismic retrofit grants now available to more eligible California homeowners

CALIFORNIA — Thirty years after the devastating Northridge Earthquake, new retrofit opportunities are available. Thousands of California homeowners are now eligible to apply 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...
Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Access to Quality Healthcare Is Vital to the...

Access to healthcare services is critical to good health. Across the United States, rural healthcare providers play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being...
Greenfield Police Department

Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for drug possession

GREENFIELD — A traffic stop in Greenfield turned into a pursuit Wednesday afternoon for local officers, with the chase ending safely in the 200...

Local News

Hartnell tennis court

Impaired driver arrested after crashing into Hartnell College tennis courts

SALINAS — A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into the tennis courts at Hartnell...