Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 3, 2022
WATER RESTRICTIONS
SOLEDAD ā In an effort to conserve and reduce water throughout the state, the City of Soledad has implemented temporary water restrictions for residents. Due to the ongoing drought, new rules have been passed by the Governorās State Water Resources Control Board, including...
Greenfield cops host coffee gathering
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department officers mingled with community members during Coffee with a Cop last Friday at the local Starbucks.
The July 29 event was an opportunity for residents and officers to discuss issues within the community and learn more about each other.
āWe would...
Work begins on Soledadās first inclusive park
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and the Soledad City Council hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 16 to celebrate the construction of the first inclusive park in Soledad and in South Monterey County.
The new park, temporarily known as Orchard Lane Park, includes custom playground...
La Plaza Bakery honored for new healthy, plant-based dishes
GREENFIELD ā All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.Ā
āIām thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this distinction...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2022
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Scholarship recipients Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez and their families will...
Emergency repairs to fully close River Road near Gonzales in August
GONZALES ā Monterey County Public Works is alerting commuters of a full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales beginning Tuesday, Aug. 2.
The closure, lasting through the month of August, is necessary so that crews can make repairs to the culvert underneath...
CTF officer arrested for child molestation in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā A correctional officer at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad has been arrested for child molestation.
According to the Monterey County Sheriffās Office, two victims reported to deputies that they had been molested as minors by Jose Miguel Andrade Ibarra, who resided...
Hospice Giving Foundation marks 25 years of compassion and dignity
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospice Giving Foundation (HGF) marks 25 years in the community this July with providing leadership and resources to ensure end-of-life care is available and accessible throughout Monterey and San Benito counties.
āHospice Giving Foundation stands behind its mission in everything we do,ā...
U.S. poet laureate emeritus brings boundary-breaking art to Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Monterey Museum of Art hosted a free creativity workshop at Soledad Library last Friday, giving an opportunity for community members to create poetry and art with U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera.
Herrera led youth and adults alike in creating mandala circular...
112th California Rodeo Salinas draws record crowds
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 112th California Rodeo Salinas entertained thousands of fans last weekend at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance numbers surpassed those of previous years.
Total ticket sales for the 2022 rodeoās four performances, from July 21 through July 24, totaled 57,449, up...
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Soledad police officer graduates from FBI National Academy
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Chief Patrick Valenzuela recently announced that Lt. Juan Santiago has successfully graduated from the 295th session of the FBI National...