Monterey County library, residents create face masks to combat coronavirus
SALINAS VALLEY ā The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has
caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering oneās
face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and
worldwide level.
This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...
City receives Champion for Children Award
Monterey County Childrenās Council (MCCC) selected the City of Gonzales to receive the first Champion for Children Award after the City added a āHealth and Wellnessā element to its General Plan for the wellbeing of children and youth.
Severe weather triggers evacuation warnings for wildfire burn areas in Monterey County
UPDATE: The evacuation warning has been upgraded to an evacuation order for the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scar areas and evacuation zones effective Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. Temporary evacuation points have been set up at Toro Park School, 22500 Portola Drive, Salinas; Chualar...
Rios takes seat as new Gonzales mayor
GONZALES ā Jose Rios was sworn in as Gonzalesā new mayor and Scott Funk renewed his oath of allegiance at the Dec. 7 meeting of Gonzales City Council.
The two joined Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy and Paul Miller as the five council members going into...
New well registration program aims to protect Salinas Valley groundwater
SALINAS VALLEYĀ ā Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA)Ā have launched a new well registration program to better understand and protect groundwater resources in the Salinas Valley.
All well owners are asked to register their wells for free...
Soledad man sentenced to prison for 4th DUI
SOLEDAD ā Soledad resident Enrique Lopez, 30, was sentenced to two years in state prison on Jan. 27 after pleading no contest to driving under the influence.
On March 19, 2018, at 12:29 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers observed Lopez traveling westbound in a dark-colored...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
CTF Soledad hosts soccer game for staff and inmates
SOLEDAD ā Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad recently held a soccer game on the playing fields of Facility B at CTF North between correctional staff and a team of inmates.
The Dec. 7 game, which was a rare occurrence on the CTF grounds, was...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 12, 2025
JOB FAIRS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Works will host a pair of Multiple Employer Job Fairs this month with various employers from the region. The events are: Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m....
Monterey County shows support for Ukraine
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County is showing its support for the people of Ukraine, displaying the eastern European countryās flag inside the Board of Supervisorsā Chambers in Salinas after hosting a special ceremony earlier this month.
The county spent time during the supervisorsā meeting on...
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āNutcrackerā ballet marks 66th anniversary in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā A cherished holiday tradition returns to South Monterey County this December as āThe Nutcracker Balletā celebrates its 66th anniversary at the...























