Monterey County Elections announces Books and Ballots program for candidate filing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections Office and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer a new program, Books and Ballots: Candidate Filing.
The program offers flex candidate filing locations at various libraries during specified times in the candidate filing period. Candidates...
Greenfield cancer survivor leads Kiddie Kapers Parade as grand marshal
GREENFIELD ā Greenfieldās Kelly Mata Navarro, a 12-year-old cancer survivor, was the grand marshal for this yearās California Rodeo Salinasā Kiddie Kapers Parade.
Navarro waved to the thousands of people lining the sides of South Main Street on July 14 from the back of a...
Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday.
Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...
$33M in college savings available for youth in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures of Monterey County have announced a collaboration with CalKIDS, a fund in California that provides free college savings accounts for millions of children.
In Monterey County, there are more than 64,000 qualified children with $33 million...
Lake San Antonio reopens after fish die-off event
BRADLEY ā County of Monterey Parks and Lakes Division, Environmental Health Bureau and Water Resources Agency staff reported Monday that data and testing results from water samples taken in the wake of a massive fish die-off at Lake San Antonio were āinconclusive,ā but that...
Gonzales alum to begin residency program in child neurology
GONZALES ā Diana Nielsen, a 2015 graduate of Gonzales High School, will be starting a five-year residency program in child neurology at Childrenās Hospital in Los Angeles.
Once she completes this, she will be a pediatric neurologist doctor. After high school, she attended UCLA and...
Arts Council for Monterey County awards 19 local artists with individual grants
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants.
These grants provide vital support to artists, enabling them to create new works, connect with diverse audiences, and enhance the cultural experiences of residents and visitors alike.
Artists...
Salinas Valley student wins 2024 Dream of Flight Scholarship from MPI Jet
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley resident Fatima Abed was recently awarded the 2024 Dream of Flight $1,000 Scholarship from MPI Jet for her essay detailing her challenging journey to learn English and pursue higher education.
Her inspiring story of determination and perseverance stood out among...
Heat and air quality advisories in effect for Friday
BAY AREA ā High temperatures and hazy skies are in the forecast for much of the Bay Area on Friday, prompting advisories for both heat and air quality.
Warmer temperatures that began Thursday are expected to persist through next week for the region, according to...
Photo | Gonzales stadium construction continues
Demolition work continues at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales as the stadium project enters the third week. In recent projects, the cement curb that surrounded the track and the front of the home and visiting stands have all been dug out while all the...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 24, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of...