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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 1, 2023

BIKE REPAIR KING CITY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Saturday, Dec. 2, in King City. The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Antonio Park, 1245 Bedford...

PapƩ opens new service center in Gonzales

GONZALES — PapĆ© Material Handling opened its new Gonzales location with a celebration earlier this month, allowing the public to tour the facility, get acquainted with the team and see an electric truck. An estimated 100 community members showed up to the Aug. 4 grand...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 19, 2023

DIABETES EDUCATION KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System invites the community to partake in Diabetes Education Day on Saturday, May 20, inside the Exposition Hall at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City during the annual Salinas Valley Fair, which opens at 11 a.m....

Benefit Fitness in Soledad kicks off 20th year with fundraiser for SCAR

Soledad Benefit Fitness
SOLEDAD — Benefit Fitness celebrated the kick-off of its 20th year of business on June 28, featuring a fundraiser for South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) that was held in the back parking lot of the gym’s location on Alder Street in Soledad. Gym owner April...

Soledad bids farewell to Police Chief Wasson after 36 years in law enforcement

Soledad Police Chief
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the retirement of Chief Damon Wasson, marking the end of a distinguished career in law enforcement spanning 36 years, including 17 years as the chief of police for the Soledad Police Department. During his tenure, Wasson has made...

Aerial tribute to honor first responders, essential workers in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — King City and Salinas area residents should turn their eyes skyward Saturday afternoon to witness an aerial tribute to those who have given to their community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lightning Formation Airshows, with support from Watsonville Airport and in conjunction with...

Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California Rodeo Salinas

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo — it’s a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of all ages. Beginning on Friday, July 11, and running through Sunday, July 20, families can enjoy various engaging events designed to...

Booting up knowledge

Loaves, Fishes and Computers (LFC) received a $21,000 donation from Spectrum to expand programs and utilize funds in a positive way.

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 31, 2020

PARK HALLOWEEN GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield will host a Trick-or-Treat in the Park and costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Patriot Park. Participants must observe rules requiring face masks and social distancing. There, they can pick up a...

Gonzales native joins Monterey Spine and Joint

GONZALES — Monterey Spine and Joint (MSJ), which provides musculoskeletal and neurosurgical care and injury treatment service to the Monterey Bay community, is growing its staff to meet increasing medical service demand and referrals. Dr. Nicolas Gularte, originally from Gonzales, joined the Monterey office in August as a...

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Soledad Unified School District

Soledad Unified School District honored with 2025 Golden Bell Award for...

SOLEDAD — California School Boards Association (CSBA) has announced that the Soledad Unified School District was selected as a 2025 Golden Bell Award recipient...