Tag: education
Nationally acclaimed ‘science wizard’ to perform for Soledad students
SOLEDAD — Master magician David Hagerman will be returning and performing his science-based magical wizardry on Thursday, April 18, at Rose Ferrero Elementary School...
8th grader wins Monterey County Spelling Bee
MONTEREY COUNTY — After 18 rounds and numerous words, Monterey County has a new spelling champion.
Ryan Ferguson, an eighth-grade student from San Carlos School...
Only 1 in 6 homeless infants and toddlers enrolled in early...
CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out...
5 South Monterey County students land spots at elite professional dance...
SALINAS VALLEY — Five dance students from South Monterey County have been accepted into prestigious professional dance schools this summer.
Janette Harkness, artistic director of...
Soledad High School cadet heads to Vermont
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School senior Evelyn Camacho, a four-year Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadet, was awarded a full scholarship to...
Community Foundation for Monterey County announces LEAD Institute 2024 participants
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has selected 21 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s...
Hartnell College STEM Expo delves into AI’s future
SALINAS — Hartnell College will once again host the upcoming STEM Expo, a pivotal event designed to immerse attendees in the dynamic world of...
Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing...
Greenfield High School takes first place in Academic World Quest contest
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School took first place in the local Academic World Quest competition on Feb. 24, hosted by the World Affairs Council...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. Community...
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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 10, 2026
Drug awareness symposium set for Seaside
MONTEREY COUNTY — Sun Street Centers and community partners will host the third annual Overdose and Drug Awareness Symposium...
