Greenfield’s Pacheco sworn in as CHP officer
GREENFIELD — Ana Pacheco of Greenfield successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy, and has been assigned to duty at the CHP’s Oakland Area office.
Officer Pacheco graduated from Greenfield School in 2009. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, she earned...
ESL class brings Hartnell students together with MIIS students of Spanish
SALINAS — Hartnell College invites Spanish speakers who are learning English to join a free in-person class that will connect them with international graduate students working to improve their Spanish and learn about Latino American culture.
This language-exchange class, called English and Spanish in the...
Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad
SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad.
The vehicle was reported to be...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 22, 2022
WINTER CLOSURE
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County will have a winter closure for many operations from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. During this time, many county offices will be closed or have limited hours of operation. The recess will not close any critical or public...
United Way partners with Monterey County to launch rent and utility assistance program
MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey County Department of Social Services to provide rent and utility assistance to eligible residents who are experiencing unemployment and loss of income because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“All of us know someone who...
River Fire spreads to 2,800 acres south of Salinas, 10% contained
SALINAS VALLEY — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 2,800 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, CalFire reported Monday morning.
The fire is currently 10% contained and residents in the areas...
Disaster microloans continue to be available to businesses in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14.
“The county has just received notification...
Monterey County tourism reaches record $3.3B, marking full recovery and new growth
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion — a 4.1% increase over 2024 and surpassing the previous high of more than $3.2 billion set in 2019, according to the latest economic...
Pinnacles celebrates 10th anniversary as national park
SOLEDAD — A public celebration took place Saturday at the Soledad Historical Society for the 10th anniversary of the Pinnacles becoming a national park and the 20 years of the Condor Recovery Program.
Community Volunteer Ambassador Beatriz Jacobo, a Soledad resident and an employee of...
CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB).
The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...
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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...
