Senior socials thrive in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley’s new monthly social hours for active seniors in South Monterey County have garnered much success since their September launch.
The pilot program, called SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social), offers a safe space for seniors...
Monterey County report shows 30 of 65 new Covid-19 cases Sunday are in King City
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s latest report Sunday revealed an upsurge of 65 new cases of Covid-19 since yesterday, 30 of which are in the King City area.
“This update is difficult to share,” said District 3 County Supervisor Chris Lopez in a...
County selects Greenfield to receive $250K grant to promote safe practices for bicyclists, pedestrians
GREENFIELD — County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is the recipient of a $250,262 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.
The grant will promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists in the...
Critical roadway in South Monterey County awarded $12.6M for repairs
JOLON — Federal Highway Administration will provide $12.6 million in federal funding to repair and reconstruct Nacimiento-Fergusson Road in South Monterey County, announced Congressman Jimmy Panetta in January.
The mountain road, which connects Highway 1 along the coast to Mission Road near Fort Hunter Liggett,...
Exhibit features inmate artwork from Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD — An inspiring new art exhibit is currently on display at the County of Monterey Administration Building, showcasing the creative works of inmates from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad.
Titled “Life on Art,” the exhibit runs through the end of October inside...
Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show
SOLEDAD — Despite soaring temperatures, the City of Soledad successfully hosted the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser.
“Huge thank you to all the people, groups and organizations that helped make Hot Summer Days 2024 successful,” stated the City on social...
Soledad community celebrates Jack Franscioni as he becomes centenarian
SOLEDAD — Students at Jack Franscioni Elementary School in Soledad celebrated the 100th birthday of Jack Franscioni himself last week.
The well-known resident turned 100 years old on Feb. 1, becoming the city’s latest centenarian. The historic moment was marked with a birthday celebration organized...
New Hartnell College campus in Soledad nears completion
SOLEDAD — Final preparation continues at the Hartnell Community College campus in Soledad.
When finished this winter, the Soledad Education Center will include four classrooms, a faculty room and an adjacent student success center that will be home to tutoring services and space for...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 16, 2026
California Rodeo adds Legacy Team Roping event
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas will make history this year by becoming the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo in the nation to host a Legacy Team Roping competition.
Modeled after the Legacy Steer Roping event, the new competition...
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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...
