Tag: education
Gonzales High sophomore wins state speech and debate tourney
GONZALES — Gonzales High School student Italia Hernandez recently placed first at the 12th Annual Migrant Education Program State Speech and Debate Tournament held...
California Rodeo Salinas honors 7 scholarship recipients for 2026
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas has recognized seven students as recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, honoring their academic achievement, leadership and community...
Guest Column | The Beauty of Monterey County Is Its People,...
When I first moved to California, people often told me I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Now when...
Gonzales, Greenfield communities celebrate Class of 2026
Gonzales and Greenfield high schools hosted their graduations Saturday at their respective stadiums, which were packed with loved ones celebrating the Spartan and Bruin...
Soledad Unified School District names new superintendent
SOLEDAD — Soledad Unified School District has appointed Deborah Gorgulho as its next superintendent, effective July 1, according to the district’s Board of Trustees.
“On...
Monterey County girls chosen for prestigious LPGA Leadership Academy
MONTEREY COUNTY — Six girls from First Tee Monterey County have been selected to attend the 2026 LPGA Girls Golf Leadership Academy in Pembroke...
Gonzales High senior is Hartnell College’s youngest 2026 graduate
GONZALES — Valeria Beltran, a 17-year-old dual-enrollment student from Gonzales, is the youngest graduate in Hartnell College’s Class of 2026, earning an Associate of...
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 campaignÂ
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...
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Northbound 101 offramp at Main Street in Salinas to close Saturday
SALINAS — The northbound Highway 101 offramp at Main Street in Salinas will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday for emergency...
