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Vitalant urges individuals to give thanks by giving blood

MONTEREY COUNTY — As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, Vitalant urges eligible donors to give thanks by giving blood.Ā  The need...

California Rodeo Salinas donates nearly $800K to community organizations in 2024

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas contributed $796,337 to local nonprofits, Western industry groups and community organizations in 2024, representing a 3.28% increase from last...

Correctional Training Facility raises nearly $11K for Soledad Cops Giving Tree

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Chief Damon Wasson attended a ā€œbig checkā€ presentation at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad on Aug. 22. The Alternative...

Vitalant offers free Halloween costume T-shirts to blood donors

MONTEREY COUNTY — Blood donors can cross ā€œsave livesā€ and ā€œfind a Halloween costumeā€ off their to-do list: Vitalant is rewarding all blood donors...

Businesses partner to provide haircuts, backpacks and treats to Soledad students

SOLEDAD — Last Sunday, Aug. 11, two groups from Soledad and one from Salinas organized a Back to School Giveaway in downtown Soledad. Soledad Hair...
American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%

CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 9, 2024

BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY SOLEDAD — Soledad Hair Company will be giving free haircuts, distributing 250 backpacks and providing school supplies to students (12 years...
SPCA

SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing...

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is...

Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500K donation from Laguna Seca Raceway...

SALINAS — Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the LagunaĀ Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks...
Eden Valley Care Center orchid

Orchid donation brightens Eden Valley seniors’ lives

SOLEDAD — While Mother’s Day has come and gone, the spirit of celebration and appreciation lingers at Eden Valley Care Center, thanks to the...

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Soledad Police Department

Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July

SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...