Greenfield community to decide on āsafe routesā
GREENFIELD ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of Greenfield, announced that Greenfield residents and workers, age 14 and older, will have the opportunity to vote to determine which Safe Routes to School projects to fund in their city.
Voters...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 30, 2022
TACOS WITH COPS
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has planned another Tacos with a Cop event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at El Toro Taco Shop, 1301 Broadway St., in King City. Community members are invited to stop by...
Mee Memorial breaks ground on new childrenās clinic
SALINAS VALLEY ā Construction is beginning on the Mee Memorial Childrenās Health and Wellness Center in King City following a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month.
The new clinic, located at 809 Broadway St. in the building that serves Dialysis and Physical Therapy, will provide a...
Greenfield officer assaulted by man with gun
GREENFIELD ā An officer from the Greenfield Police Department was assaulted Sunday night while attempting to arrest a man who had a gun.
At about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, Greenfield patrol officers contacted Uriel Medina near the intersection of Seventh Street and Oak Avenue.
According...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks nominations for excellence awards
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is accepting nominations for its 21st Annual Transportation Excellence Awards.
The award honors individuals, businesses, groups or programs and projects for their efforts to improve transportation in Monterey County.
Examples of potential awards include but are not...
Greenfield students learn about careers and colleges
GREENFIELD ā Oak Avenue Elementary School in Greenfield hosted its annual College and Career Day on Nov. 9, providing an opportunity for students to learn about the different careers and collegeĀ pathways in the community.Ā
Students were able to engage with and ask questions to more...
Toxic algae warnings downgraded at Lake San Antonio
BRADLEY ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks is changing warning signs at Lake San Antonio from āDangerā to āCautionā regarding blue-green algae in the water.
Test results in August and September showed the lake water contained cyanotoxins, toxins produced by blue-green algae and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 23, 2022
BUSINESS LUNCHEON
KING CITY ā Building Business Back program will host a luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in King City to provide information about the various resources available to business owners and entrepreneurs recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents can attend the event, from 11:30...
Operation Gobble helps feed hundreds of families in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping to brighten the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday for hundreds of Salinas Valley families.
Through a program called Operation Gobble, Cal Water donated a total of $8,500 in gift certificates for the purchase of a turkey this...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY ā An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars.
According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...