Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 6, 2024
HEALTH TRAINING
GREENFIELD ā County of Monterey Health Department, Montage Health and Door to Hope will present āCommunity Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Trainingā on Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Attendees...
Firefighters extinguish house fire in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Fire Department firefighters, along with crews from Greenfield Fire Department and CTF Fire, responded to a residential structure fire in the area of Metz Road and East Street in Soledad on March 7 at about 3:30 p.m.
All occupants were safely...
Donors support weight room upgrade at Gonzales High
GONZALES ā Gonzales High School athletic programs and physical education department received a huge upgrade to the weight room thanks to the contribution of three donors.
Gonzales High alumni Dr. Nachi Guzman, Weights and Bars owner Joe Gigantino and the Spartan 300 Club matched funds...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair seeks 2022 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which 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 Benito,...
123 inmates receive apprenticeships, job certifications at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā In front of family and friends, 123 inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad received their apprenticeships and industry accredited job certifications during an April 9 graduation held by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA).
āCongratulations! We are recognizing you for your...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 7, 2023
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
GREENFIELD ā The City of Greenfield will host the 2023 Holiday Celebration at the Village Green Park on Friday, Dec. 8. The park celebration and holiday performances begin at 5 p.m., followed by the holiday parade from 6:10 to 6:50 p.m. and the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 16, 2022
STEM EXPO
SALINAS ā Monterey County STEM Talent Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hartnell College, Willard Lewallen STEM Center Lobby, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas. This event will connect STEM industry leaders to talented students, former students...
New lavender farm and wellness brand opens in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Lavender Creek Co., a lavender farm and wellness brand that enhances everyday life with lavenderās healthful properties, has launched its first products on Amazon and has more than 4,000 young lavender plants blooming on Carmel Valley Road in the Arroyo Seco area...
Vaccinated Americans are free to travel but should still take precautions, CDC says
Americans who are fully vaccinated can travel āat low risk to themselves,ā both within the United States and internationally, but they must continue to take precautions like wearing a mask in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distancing and washing hands frequently, federal health officials...
Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
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ALBA program empowers Salinas Valley farmworkers to become leaders in sustainable...
SALINAS VALLEY ā Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is spotlighting its transformative Programa Educativo para Agricultores (PEPA), a comprehensive training program empowering farmworkers...