Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2022
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Scholarship recipients Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez and their families will...
King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department.
At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...
Overnight closure of northbound 101 in Soledad begins tonight
SOLEDAD ā Bridge rehabilitation work in Soledad will result in a full closure of northbound Highway 101 for four consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 8, and continuing through Thursday, May 11.
These full closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. A...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 14, 2023
CARNIVAL OPENS
SALINAS ā The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival kicks off Friday, July 14, and is open daily from 3 to 11 p.m. through Sunday, July 23, at 295 Sun Way in Salinas. The carnival, presented by Joy-Perās Shoes and Clothing, offers family entertainment during...
Omicron Is Spreading Rapidly Through California
(California Today)
How fast is the coronavirus spreading in California?
1. A considerable spike in new cases over the holiday weekend ā nearly a quarter million ā was reported by the state health department Tuesday, with an average of nearly 59,000 cases a day recorded from New Yearās...
SNIP Bus helps local pets on monthly basis in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Spaying and neutering for pets was conducted locally and affordably with a visit from the SNIP Bus, which operated in Greenfield on May 16 and Soledad on May 17.
With the exception of this past March, the SNIP Bus has visited South...
Homicide investigation underway following inmateās death at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Sept. 30 death of an inmate atĀ Salinas Valley State PrisonĀ (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At 10:45 a.m., officers were conducting security rounds and approached a cell occupied by Colin Hebert and Jessie...
Rancho Cielo breaks ground on solar project
SALINAS ā Rancho Cielo Youth Campus hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking last week for the Rancho Cielo Solar Project, which will greatly reduce electricity costs at the Salinas facility.
According to Rancho Cielo officials, the projectās three goals are: to build on the organizationās dedication to...
Correctional Training Facility hosts car show for staff, inmates
SOLEDAD ā In an unprecedented event, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) staff and inmates organized their first car show last month at the Soledad facility.
On May 19, CTF custody staff and the incarcerated population of Facilities A and B put on the first-of-its-kind car show,...
Local leaders celebrate ribbon-cutting of critical roadway safety project south of Salinas
SALINAS ā U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety.
The project was funded thanks in part to $1...
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Avanza brings higher education message to Salinas Valley schools
SOLEDAD ā The Avanza Network wrapped up its 10th annual conference in the Salinas Valley last month after visiting 25 middle and high schools...























