Sol Treasures exhibit celebrates street art
A new art exhibit decorates both inside and outside of Sol Treasures in King City, and artists recently gathered to talk about the inspiration behind their different pieces.
Soledad man arrested for molesting minor under 10
SOLEDAD ā A 35-year-old man from Soledad has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor, announced the Monterey County Sheriffās Office on Thursday.
Carlos Sandoval Valencia was arrested Wednesday for an unrelated investigation by the Soledad Police Department. When deputies learned Valencia was in custody,...
Salinas Valleyās National Night Out returns for 2021
SALINAS VALLEY ā National Night Out was held throughout the Salinas Valley on Aug. 3 as part of a nationwide series of community events to build relationships between law enforcement and residents.
People could speak directly with police officers and other emergency personnel, as well...
Arts Council for Monterey County awards 19 local artists with individual grants
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants.
These grants provide vital support to artists, enabling them to create new works, connect with diverse audiences, and enhance the cultural experiences of residents and visitors alike.
Artists...
Gonzales Fire Department receives $43K grant for new emergency response equipment
GONZALES ā Gonzales Fire Department has received a grant totaling $42,933 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment.
Known as the āJaws of Life,ā first responders use these specialized tools to safely rescue crash victims trapped inside vehicles.
āWe are...
Great Plates Delivered serves meals to seniors in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County has introduced the Great Plates Delivered food program to help seniors who are vulnerable to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as to support local restaurants.
āThis particular program has two purposes,ā said Diana Jimenez, deputy director of the Monterey County...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 19, 2020
OPIOID INFORMATION
SOLEDAD ā While the Soledad Police Department works to get information out about the dangers of opioid addiction, the city is working on a virtual town hall, planned for Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. The event will discuss the opioid epidemic...
Head-on crash kills 2 in Gonzales
GONZALES ā A head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Highway 101 in Gonzales killed two people early Sunday morning.
On June 18, at about 3:34 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) Monterey Communication Center received a call of a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway...
King City Blue Ribbon 4-H members decorate stuffed animals for Greenfield seniors
SALINAS VALLEY ā On Jan. 2, Greenfield City Councilmember Yaneli Martinez delivered 90 stuffed animals to seniors at Greenfieldās Magnolia Place Apartments, and some were also given to children from their community.
āThank you for trusting me with this amazing opportunity! All the seniors couldnāt...
Stitch āEm Up Embroidery opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Merchants hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19 for Stitch āEm Up Embroidery, a new screen printing and embroidery business located at 157 Kidder St., Suite B, in Soledad.
The business offers embroidery, custom apparel and prints, flags, banners,...
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Hundreds attend grand opening of Gonzales Library
GONZALES ā Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) hosted a grand opening of the new Gonzales Branch Library on Saturday morning, with more than 200...























