Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 11, 2025
Elizabeth Mederos of Soledad graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Mass., receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Creative Enterprises.
Evelyn Camacho of Soledad has been recognized on the Deanās List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the Spring 2025 semester. Full-time undergraduate...
New gas station on the way for Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A new gas station is one step closer to being reality in Greenfield as the planning commission approved the design review and conditional use permit for alcohol during its April 6 meeting.
Amendments were also passed for the proposed gas station and convenience...
South County Soccer League jamboree ends season
SALINAS VALLEY ā South County Soccer Leagueās 56 teams converged on Patriot Park in Greenfield last Sunday for the end-of-season jamboree.
Organizers said more than 1,000 people were on the soccer fields during the course of the morning and afternoon jamboree on May 22, during...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 14, 2025
DONORS NEEDED
CENTRAL COAST ā The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types ā especially those with type O negative blood ā...
Braga Fresh to debut new products at 2023 Organic Produce Summit
SOLEDAD ā Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2023 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, where the Soledad company will debut five SKUs under the Josieās Organics brand in booth #607 at the summit exhibition Thursday.
āThis year our intention for the Organic Product Summit...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
California Rodeo Salinas sets inaugural Junior Rodeo for June 9
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Association has announced its first-ever Junior Rodeo, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas.
āThis event underscores the Associationās commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars while...
Women Empowerment Resource Fair launches Saturday at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program and Rotary District 5230 have announced the launch of a Women Empowerment Resource Fair to be held Saturday, May 6, in King City.
The Resource Fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salinas Valley...
Soledad native sets sights on neurosurgery
SOLEDAD ā Steve Suarez, who grew up in Soledad, is sharing a message with area youths that they can aim for big careers even if theyāve faltered in their early schooling.
Suarez, 23, went from being a self-described failing, unmotivated student as he entered high...
Gonzales High senior awarded national mental health scholarship
GONZALES ā Gonzales High School senior Valeria Tinoco Perez has been awarded a Mental Health Awareness Scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
The award was established to recognize students for their positive efforts in raising awareness and affecting change regarding mental...
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United Way Monterey County seeks nominations for 50th Live United Awards
MONTEREY COUNTY ā United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is accepting nominations for the 50th Annual Live United Awards, a landmark celebration honoring the volunteers...























