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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 20, 2021

RESOLUTION CONTEST MONTEREY COUNTY — Have a New Year’s resolution? Let Monterey County Free Libraries know for a chance to win a prize. Share the resolution as a comment on its Facebook or Instagram post using the hashtag #emcfl. Contest ends Jan. 31. NO NUKES LOCKWOOD —...

Drunken driver crashes into Greenfield middle school shed

GREENFIELD — A vehicle crash at Vista Verde Middle School late Saturday night resulted in significant damage to a maintenance shed located on the school grounds. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south on the 50 block of 12th Street...

Soledad twins, cancer survivors share journey at Celebration of Life Fashion Show

Celebration of Life Fashion Show
SOLEDAD — This year marks a special 30-year celebration for the American Cancer Society’s annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show, where local cancer survivors walk the runway as models sharing their cancer journey to inspire others and build community awareness. The unique fundraiser takes place...

Special Election 2025 | California voters approve Proposition 50 on redistricting reform

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CALIFORNIA — California voters have approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the next three election cycles before returning control to the independent redistricting commission. Statewide, the measure passed with more than 63% support. Supporters said the...

Ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of Gonzales Medical Clinic

GONZALES — A ribbon cutting will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Gonzales Medical Clinic. The event will take place at the new clinic, located at 133 Fourth St. There will be food, music and a...

Los mariachis siguen tocando sin que el virus ni las muertes silencien su mĆŗsica

Frente al arco de piedra del Centro de Retiro Juvenil Salesiano de San José, a las afueras de Los Ángeles, el ataúd de madera oscura donde se encontraba el cuerpo de Juan Jiménez fue colocado junto a un grupo de mariachis con cubrebocas. El...

Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives

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CENTRAL COAST — Local hospitals are urging community members to donate blood during a series of multi-day drives this month, as January typically brings a drop in donations due to winter weather, seasonal illnesses and fewer workplace and school drives. ā€œThe start of the year...

Gonzales Recreation staff hosts virtual playtime for youth

GONZALES — Youth have been invited for virtual playtime with the City of Gonzales Recreation Department, which has started a YouTube channel for daily content and a Facebook Live stream on Fridays. ā€œWe want the kids to know that the staff is working and the staff is OK...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 30, 2025

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CHAMBER MOVING KING CITY — During the month of May, the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture office will be moving to the former Rustler building at 110 Vanderhurst Ave., next to the new Downtown Plaza. No exact date has been chosen yet. The...

King City and Greenfield high schools see rise in failing grades

SALINAS VALLEY — Grades among high school students at both King City and Greenfield high schools were evaluated during the latest board meeting of the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District. Edward Van Hoose, assistant principal at GHS, spoke first with an academic...

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Gonzales student with flowers

Gonzales High senior earns $10K First Tee scholarship

GONZALES — Gonzales High senior Melissa Cardenas was awarded the Donna Zoller Memorial Scholarship worth $10,000 from First Tee of Monterey County last Wednesday...