Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 13, 2026
Jason Sanchez of Soledad was recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, earning them a place on the Spring 2025 Deanās List at California State University, Stanislaus, in Turlock, Calif. This prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance by maintaining...
Grant boosts Road to Success program in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Sun Street Centers has released new details about a $500,000 grant to expand its Road to Success program in partnership with the City of Greenfield, including plans to reach younger students and offer more hands-on activities.
The funding, previously accepted by the Greenfield...
Soledad landlord pays $30K for violating Californiaās tenant laws
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Officeās Consumer Protection Unit has resolved a case against Mi Tierra Linda LLC, the owner of an apartment building located at 150 Encinal Road in Soledad.
According to a Jan. 9 news release, the settlement resolves multiple violations of...
Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2026-27
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta announced that Judge Jennifer OāKeefe has been elected by the bench to serve as the courtās next assistant presiding judge as of Jan. 1.
OāKeefe will serve in that role for 2026 and 2027...
Soledad Lions, Lioness host barbecue fundraiser
The Soledad Lions hosted a tri-tip barbecue takeout fundraiser Sunday at the Soledad Lions Hall ahead of the Super Bowl. Members of the Soledad Lioness Club assisted at the event and sold football-themed baked goods.
Read to Me Project expands Literacy for All across South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā South Monterey County students and families are building reading skills and enjoying literacy through a countywide initiative launched this past December by the Read to Me Project.
The program, called Literacy for All, is designed to expand early literacy access, encourage family...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 11, 2026
ELECTION CANDIDATES
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The candidate filing period for elective offices in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election opened Feb. 9. Candidate forms will be available only during the official filing period and must be completed and submitted by the deadline on Friday,...
Alliance on Aging offers free tax preparation services
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging has announced the return of its free tax preparation services for older adults and people with disabilities, beginning Feb. 2.
The program is available to adults age 60 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, and is designed...
Boucher named 2026-27 Monterey County Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has named Marie Boucher, also known as Marie Butcher, as the 2026-27 Monterey County Poet Laureate.
Boucher officially assumed the role on Jan. 1, 2026, beginning a two-year term through December 2027.
The honorary position celebrates the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 6, 2026
CHUALAR SURVEY
CHUALAR ā Residents can now take the Chualar Community Plan Survey online in English or Spanish. The survey seeks input on housing, parks, transportation, safety, local businesses and other community priorities. Responses will help guide local planning decisions. The survey closes Feb. 12....
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Officials investigating Salinas Valley State Prison inmateās Feb. 13 death as...
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating theĀ Feb. 13Ā death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)Ā in Soledad...






















