California adds new equity metric to reopening criteria
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The state of California has implemented new reopening guidelines called āequity metricsā in an effort to bring down Covid-19 infection rates in disadvantaged communities and communities of color.
The third metric adds another criteria for counties to reopen but has not been...
Hospice Giving Foundation marks 25 years of compassion and dignity
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospice Giving Foundation (HGF) marks 25 years in the community this July with providing leadership and resources to ensure end-of-life care is available and accessible throughout Monterey and San Benito counties.
āHospice Giving Foundation stands behind its mission in everything we do,ā...
Greenfield firefighters assist with Palisades Fire response
GREENFIELD ā Firefighters from Greenfield Fire Department patrolled and extinguished hot spots off Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County last week.
Earlier this month, three members of the Greenfield crew joined the XLK Task Force 2100 and were deployed to the Palisades Fire, which has...
Soledad teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student
SOLEDAD ā Detectives from Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Main Street Middle School teacher Marina Ramirez Rico for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male former student.
During an investigation on a different case, a video was located āshowing the two engaged in...
Primary Election 2024: Voters reject measures in Soledad and Chualar, decide council candidate
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in South Monterey County made their voices heard last Tuesday while deciding the fate of two local measures and a city council race.
Monterey County Elections Office officials are continuing to tally ballots cast in the March 5 Presidential Primary Election,...
Hanley Investment Group announces sale of Dutch Bros Coffee location in Soledad for $2.15M
SOLEDAD ā Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a leading nationwide brokerage firm specializing in retail property transactions, has facilitated the sale of a new Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru location at 526 Nestles Road in Soledad.
The property was sold for $2.15 million to a...
Mee Memorial selected for national leadership program
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City is among six organizations from around the United States and Canada that have been selected to participate in a year-long executive leadership program designed to address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare.
Launched in 2007,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 10, 2021
VETERAN BBQ
KING CITY ā King City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 will host a drive-thru Veterans Day barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the VFW, 599 Bitterwater Road. The meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets...
Taylor Farms takes 16.3% stake in Pacific Valley Bank
SALINAS VALLEY ā Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.
The investment represents a significant minority position by a locally based, family-owned company with long-standing operations...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 31, 2023
EASTER EVENT
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Recreation Department invites the community to attend its 2023 Easter Event on Saturday, April 1. There will be fun Easter activities and food from 3 to 6 p.m. at Patriot Park, 1351 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. For more information, contact...
Local News
Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic earns countywide education honor
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County School Boards Association has honored the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic with its prestigious āExcellence in Educationā Award, recognizing...























