The end of California’s lockdowns
Today, we’re starting with some big news: There will be no green tier after all. In fact, very soon, we’re set to say goodbye to the purple, red, orange and yellow tiers that have for months dictated so much about our lives.
California plans to...
Arts Council announces Monterey County’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY — Mahi Shah of Salinas, a junior at Notre Dame High School, was selected as the inaugural Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate.
Shah will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year and receive a $1,000 honorarium.
Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate...
Adventure Seeking Seniors group gathers for Thanksgiving lunch in Gonzales
GONZALES — Adventure Seeking Seniors of Gonzales recently gathered at American Legion Post 81 to kick off this year’s monthly events.
About 70 participants enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the trimmings Nov. 18 as well as played bingo and worked on...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 13, 2024
CONTEST DEADLINE
KING CITY — The deadline to apply for Miss Salinas Valley Fair is Thursday, March 21. The contest is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San...
Hartnell hires new dean for South County
Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.
Gonzales completes major repaving project on truck route
GONZALES — Multiple agencies celebrated the completion of a two-year repaving project on Gloria, Iverson and Johnson roads outside Gonzales during a ribbon cutting last month.
The $6 million pavement reconstruction project was a collaboration between the City of Gonzales, Monterey County and the Salinas...
Monterey County judges reach out to area schools to provide civic education on Constitution Day
MONTEREY COUNTY — The judges of Monterey County Superior Court, in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and Monterey County Local Bar, commemorated Constitution Day 2024, from Sept. 16-26.
Through coordinated outreach to area schools involving a personal visit from a Judge, Commissioner...
Soledad celebrates grand opening of Grocery Outlet
SOLEDAD — A large crowd of Soledad residents and dignitaries representing the city and Monterey County gathered last Thursday for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Grocery Outlet.
The new grocery store, located at 401 Nestles Road, is independently owned and operated by Zeke...
Greenfield Safe Routes to School workshop and festival set for Saturday
GREENFIELD — Safer routes to schools are coming to Greenfield, and community members are invited to participate in a Safe Routes to School Community Workshop and Festival this Saturday.
The May 14 event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will take place on the front...
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Soledad adopts new five-year strategic plan to guide city priorities
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has adopted a new citywide strategic plan designed to guide operations, budgeting and long-term decision-making over the next five...
