CTF officer arrested for child molestation in Soledad
SOLEDAD — A correctional officer at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad has been arrested for child molestation.
According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s 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 — 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.
“Hospice Giving Foundation stands behind its mission in everything we do,”...
U.S. poet laureate emeritus brings boundary-breaking art to Soledad
SOLEDAD — 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 — 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 rodeo’s four performances, from July 21 through July 24, totaled 57,449, up...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2022
COFFEE COPS
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department invites the community to attend Coffee with a Cop on Friday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Starbucks, 367 Walnut Ave., in Greenfield. The event is an opportunity for residents and officers to discuss issues within...
Greenfield man dies after being hit by car
GREENFIELD — A Greenfield man has died after he was struck by a vehicle last Friday while walking on Elm Avenue.
On Tuesday, Greenfield Police Department confirmed the death of 21-year-old Oscar Lopez, who died Sunday afternoon at Natividad Medical Center, while surrounded by family.
“Prior...
Mee Memorial marks 60 years as cornerstone of rural community
SALINAS VALLEY — As the only hospital within 50 miles of King City, serving an area of several thousand square miles, Mee Memorial Hospital has a long, storied history as the cornerstone of its rural community.
This year the state-of-the-art facility — the core of Mee...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 26, 2022
ELECTION CANDIDATES
MONTEREY COUNTY — The candidate filing period for elective offices up in the Nov. 8 General Election opened July 18. Candidate forms must be completed and submitted by the 5 p.m. deadline on Friday, Aug. 12. Any candidates seeking municipal office will file...
Greenleaf neighbors unite for community cleanup in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Community organizer Lupita Murillo and the City of Soledad, in collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, brought neighbors in the Greenleaf Estates together to clean up their surroundings on June 5.
They were able to gather more than 475 gallons of green waste...
Highway 146 paving project near Soledad continues with closures next week
SOLEDAD — Travelers on Highway 146 east of Soledad will experience traffic control and full closures of the roadway next week as a paving rehabilitation project continues to move forward.
Highway 146 is the main road leading from Soledad to the western entrance of...
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Greenfield serves more than 600 meals at 2nd annual Day of...
GREENFIELD — More than 600 meals were shared Sunday as the community gathered for Greenfield’s second annual A Day of Thanks dinner at Greenfield...
