Covid-19, wildfires present challenges for Salinas Valley winery
SALINAS VALLEY ā Standing in his vineyard as a brisk wind runs amuck with his curly, sandy-blonde hair, Denis Hoey reveals why the Salinas Valley region ā known for its vast agriculture ā should also be noted for fine winemaking.
āWe make wines here that...
Newsom signs bill to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke
SACRAMENTO ā Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 73, Assemblymember Robert Rivasā Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act, into law on Sept. 27.
Californiaās wildfire season, combined with heat waves and the Covid-19 pandemic, has helped shine a light on the necessary safety protocols agricultural...
Hartnell offers ag tech training to Monterey County veterans
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College and its partner, the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, are reaching out to veterans and family members with an immediate opportunity for free courses in agricultural technology and paid on-the-job training at some of the largest Salinas Valley ag...
Soledad farmers market returns with new season after shutdown
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Historical Societyās farmers market returned with a new season that began on April 1.
Signs posted at the entryway of the closed lanes at 135 Soledad St. asked guests to observe Covid-19 health guidelines, such as wearing masks and keeping spaced apart.
The...
Scheid Family Wines VP winemaker retires
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Family Wines Vice President of Winemaking Dave Nagengast has announced his retirement after 20 years with the Monterey County-based wine company.
Nagengast was the creative and organizational mastermind behind the companyās portfolio of wines, an early adopter of sustainable farming and winemaking...
Gonzales City Council adopts ordinance to protect farms
GONZALES ā At its April 17 meeting, Gonzales City Council adopted an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which adds a new chapter ā Agricultural Resource Mitigation ā to the Gonzales Municipal Code Zoning Regulations.
āThis step is a major commitment by the City of Gonzales to...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 11, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
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Aug. 66:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Russ St.12:31 p.m. Illegal parking on Broadway St.1:08...