Farms statewide hit by storms and floods
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Warm atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California last week, causing widespread flooding from rain and snowmelt, which overfilled rivers and creeks, displaced residents, washed out roads and damaged agriculture.
In Monterey County, there was significant flooding along the Salinas River and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 29, 2023
SAFE WATER
SAN ARDO ā On March 11, there was a notification of the need to not drink San Ardo tap water or use it for cooking purposes. As of March 27, San Ardo Water District and Monterey County Health Department has determined that, through...
Salinas Valley Health unveils Rose River Memorial
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Health and Healing Together hosted the Monterey County dedication of the Rose River Memorial art project to recognize the impact of Covid-19 and promote community healing.
The renowned Los Angeles artist who co-founded the national effort was one of the...
CSUMB president pays visit to South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya QuiƱones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...
Two arrested in Greenfield marijuana facility burglary
GREENFIELD ā Police have arrested two of a dozen suspects involved in the burglary of a Greenfield marijuana facility.
According to Greenfield Police Department, 12 suspects showed up in three vehicles at a marijuana facility on Cherry Avenue on March 21.
Security staff called 911, and...
Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering set for Saturday
SALINAS ā The Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering presented by Taylor Farms will take place Saturday, March 25, at the Fox Theater in Salinas.
The event, produced by the California Rodeo Association, is held in memory of long-time master of ceremonies and cowboy poet Clem Albertoni,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 23, 2023
TORTAS WITH COPS
KING CITY ā King City Police Department will host Tortas with a Cop on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at King Kora, 611 Canal St., in King City. The event is an opportunity for residents to meet, greet and...
Soledad High School bands to perform with Monterey County Pops!
SOLEDAD ā The sounds of two bands and a mariachi group, all under the direction of faculty member Edward Maag, have been filling the halls of Soledad High School.
Students are preparing for March 23, when 22 professional musicians from Monterey County Pops! will travel...
Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 22, 2023
TRAFFIC CONTROL
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales is temporarily suspending its traffic control efforts through March 24, with plans to resume on March 27. According to the City, earlier this month there were some āclose callsā that threatened its personnelās safety. āAlthough crew-facilitated traffic control...
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Inmate sentenced to life for murdering fellow inmate at Salinas Valley...
SOLEDAD ā John Lydon, a 52-year-old inmate of Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, was sentenced Oct. 10 to life in prison without the...