Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis growers
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers to double their canopy size and eliminate a requirement that made permit applicants prove cannabis was cultivated on the property...
Willow Fire grows to 1,500 acres; evacuations in place
BIG SUR — Evacuations have been issued for a wildfire that broke out Thursday night in the Los Padres National Forest about 7 miles west of the Arroyo Seco Campground.
The fire, named the Willow Fire, has grown to at least 1,500 acres and is...
Monterey County families can now claim their share of $37M in CalKIDS scholarships
MONTEREY COUNTY — Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for Monterey County students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.
More than 3-in-4 public school students from...
Gonzales donates buses to sister city Tateposco, Mexico
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has facilitated the donation of three buses to sister city Tateposco, Mexico, in order to help with public transit for residents and students attending the University of Guadalajara.
The decision was made by the city council during its Jan. 6...
Exhibit features inmate artwork from Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD — An inspiring new art exhibit is currently on display at the County of Monterey Administration Building, showcasing the creative works of inmates from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad.
Titled “Life on Art,” the exhibit runs through the end of October inside...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 30, 2020
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries will host videos this week on its Facebook, Instagram and YouTube sites as part of the library’s virtual programs. MCFL encompasses the library branches within King City, Greenfield, Gonzales, Soledad, San Ardo and San Lucas. Today,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2021
VACCINE CLINIC
GONZALES — The City of Gonzales, in conjunction with Gonzales Rx Pharmacy, will offer a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for youth and students age 12 and older. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the pharmacy, located...
SPCA Monterey County rescues 172 wild animals in a single day, setting new record
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a total of 172 wild animals in one day last week, establishing a new record for the organization.
Currently, the center is caring for 133 injured, sick or orphaned wild animals, representing various...
Siembra Latinos Fund announces Ernesto Vela as inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award recipient
MONTEREY COUNTY — Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County has announced that Ernesto Vela, assistant superintendent of student services for the Monterey County Office of Education, is the recipient of the inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award.
The award was established in 2023...
City of Soledad invites community to help shape future of Toledo Basin Park
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop next Tuesday to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park — the City’s next outdoor space.
The future park site is located at the intersection of Gabilan Drive and Toledo Street....
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...
