Gonzales hosts annual Holiday Lights Parade
City of Gonzales hosted the annual Holiday Lights Parade last Saturday, Dec. 9, featuring vehicles decked out in Christmas lights and décor as they traveled around town to bring some holiday cheer to local families.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 29, 2021
SALINAS AIRSHOW
SALINAS — California International Airshow will take place Oct. 30 and 31 at the Salinas Municipal Airport. This year’s show will feature the return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Heritage Flight demonstration team, among many other performers. The Airshow, now...
Monterey County lifts most indoor mask mandates
MONTEREY COUNTY — In alignment with the state of California, Monterey County and nearly a dozen other Bay Area jurisdictions have lifted universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday.
Last week Monterey County announced that it would join the counties of Alameda,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 15, 2025
MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
MONTEREY — Monterey Motorsports Festival is set to rev up on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center, from 5 to 11 p.m. The event features a thrilling lineup of automotive displays, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Highlighting this...
New multi-specialty health clinic opens in Gonzales
GONZALES — The grand opening of Ocean Breeze Multi Specialty Clinic took place last Friday afternoon in Gonzales.
The new clinic at 132 Alta St. will provide access to the underserved and agricultural populations.
“Building a compassionate and culturally competent clinic was a priority for CEO/Founder...
Out of the DARKNESS
May is National Mental Health Matters Month, and South County residents came together last weekend to bring a hidden topic to the front: Suicide.
Hartnell College awarded $9.5M grant to support students in agricultural careers
SALINAS — Hartnell College has been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s inaugural NEXTGEN program.
The official announcement was made during a presentation by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, D.C., on June 20.
“This...
Covid-19, wildfires present challenges for Salinas Valley winery
SALINAS VALLEY — Standing in his vineyard as a brisk wind runs amuck with his curly, sandy-blonde hair, Denis Hoey reveals why the Salinas Valley region — known for its vast agriculture — should also be noted for fine winemaking.
“We make wines here that...
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YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence...
MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and...
