Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 19, 2020
OPIOID INFORMATION
SOLEDAD — While the Soledad Police Department works to get information out about the dangers of opioid addiction, the city is working on a virtual town hall, planned for Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. The event will discuss the opioid epidemic...
As drought conditions worsen, California expands state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Tuesday issued a proclamation extending the drought emergency statewide and asked residents to redouble their water conservation efforts amid an exceptionally dry year when wildfires have ravaged large swaths of the state.
The proclamation allows the state Water Resources...
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a two-month extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers loans for small businesses struggling with the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden signed the extension in the Oval Office alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and Isabella Casillas...
PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to support residents
SOLEDAD — A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Thursday has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas and Bradley in southern Monterey County.
According to the County of Monterey, PG&E has directly notified residents in the...
Greenfield’s first A Day of Thanks Community Dinner a resounding success
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield came together in a remarkable display of unity and gratitude this past Sunday for its inaugural A Day of Thanks Community Dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
The Nov. 24 event, hosted by the newly formed Greenfield Locals organization,...
Soledad mayor discusses gun violence with middle schoolers
SOLEDAD — Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez visited Main Street Middle School on March 9 to talk with students about gun violence and possible solutions, as well as hear their suggestions and ideas.
The students in English/creative writing teacher Ty Vossler’s class recently wrote letters to...
Monterey County schools likely to stay closed through end of school year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County schools are likely to remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
According to online reports Tuesday, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss announced in a letter to parents that 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...
California State Assembly Speaker Rivas hosts District 29 leaders
SACRAMENTO — California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas hosted a delegation of mayors, councilmembers and county supervisors from Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara counties for a full day of state legislative activities in Sacramento.
During the April 9 visit to the State Capitol,...
California Rodeo Salinas unveils 2026 commemorative poster
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas has unveiled its 2026 commemorative poster, a striking tribute to patriotism and tradition.
This year’s design features Retired Sgt. First Class James “Guido” Davis parachuting the American flag into the arena from 5,000 feet above — a moment that has...
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Greenfield welcomes 8 new interns for hands-on training
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield has welcomed eight new interns into its Internship Program, with the participants beginning hands-on training and professional experiences across...
