Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States.
Monterey County Health Departmentās Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...
Salinas Valley communities celebrate 2025 Independence Day
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Fourth of July was celebrated last Friday at Gonzales Central Park and Soledad Little League Park in the Salinas Valley cities, respectively.
The Gonzales celebration took place from noon until 6 p.m., while the Soledad celebration ran from noon to 8:30...
CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB).
The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...
Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO
GREENFIELD ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO).
With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational excellence....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 9, 2025
SOUTH COUNTY GRANTS
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is a way for people to give together to strengthen communities from King City and points south to the county line. In November 2024, the SMCF granted $30,000 to nine organizations, supported in part...
Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...
Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe choices to prevent tragic accidents on the roads.
From Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6, the department will deploy additional...
Torch Run 2025: Police escort Flame of Hope through Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this yearās Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities.
The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...
SPCA Monterey County rescues 172 wild animals in a single day, setting new record
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a total of 172 wild animals in one day last week, establishing a new record for the organization.
Currently, the center is caring for 133 injured, sick or orphaned wild animals, representing various...
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Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California...
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo ā itās a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of...