Hartnell College awarded $2M as part of NOAA climate resilience project
SALINAS — Hartnell College was awarded a $2 million subaward, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) $71 million Climate Resilience Regional Challenge to advance climate change resilience around the Monterey Bay area through the Monterey Bay Climate Action Adaptation Network (MBCAAN).
The...
Football | Soledad plans to rebuild program going into Mission South action
SOLEDAD — A disappointing showing last season in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission South Division is old news for the Soledad High School football team.
The Aztecs are more than ready to move on and be competitive this season, and third-year head coach Marc...
Soledad Fire promotes engineer to captain
SOLEDAD — Engineer Ryan Holguin recently accepted the promotion to fire captain at the Soledad Fire Department’s station #37.
Holguin will serve a significant role not only for the fire department, but also the city of Soledad.
As fire captain, he will oversee the business inspection...
Football | Gonzales aims to play at high level in Santa Lucia Division
GONZALES — Improvement and playing at the highest level possible is the goal for Gonzales High football head coach Eddy Ramirez this upcoming 2024 fall season.
Last year, the Spartans showed a glimpse of what was in store for the near future behind a dynamic...
Hartnell College Foundation to honor artists, community members
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation has selected 11 individuals to be recognized for their contributions to the arts at Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley community.
This year’s honorees are: José G. Ortiz, Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts; Gail Higginbotham, Community Arts Hero; Jeanne...
Competitors gear up for World’s Strongest Hands Contest at Swiss Picnic Celebration in Gonzales
GONZALES — Prepare to be amazed as competitors from all walks of life gather to showcase their strength at the highly anticipated World’s Strongest Hands Contest, part of this year’s Swiss Picnic Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Set to captivate audiences, this unique competition will...
Restaurant inspection data now available on relaunched phone app
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau announced last week the relaunch of a mobile app that shares health inspection information for all restaurants, markets and food trucks.
The app also allows users to log complaints about food safety at Monterey County establishments.
Though the...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen equipment in ag theft spree
MONTEREY COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, multiple agricultural businesses in Monterey County have been targeted by a wave of burglaries, resulting in the theft of valuable equipment.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit has been actively investigating these incidents, leading to...
Salinas Valley community celebrates National Night Out with food, fun and unity
SALINAS VALLEY — Community members came together last Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out in the Salinas Valley.
In Greenfield, the evening was filled with food, games, resources and fun activities, hosted by the Greenfield Police Department at Village Green Park.
“Thank you, Greenfield, for...
City of Soledad installs license plate reading cameras
SOLEDAD — The City of Soledad has increased its public safety efforts by installing eight “Flock” cameras and signing a five-year contract with Flock Group Inc.
Flock cameras are solar-powered, motion-activated cameras capable of reading license plates. They are also used in other Monterey County...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 4, 2024
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Aug. 11:00 a.m. Public intoxication on Broadway St.10:00 a.m. Vehicle abatement on N....
