California Rodeo Salinas returns this week with new ambassador, roping events
SALINAS ā Emily Cullins of Perris, Calif., was named Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 and will reign over the annual California Rodeo Salinas, which returns this week from Sept. 23 to 26 at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Cullins, who has a passion for agriculture and...
Monterey County mask order still on the table
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has moved forward with a countywide indoor face covering ordinance, which could take effect in late October.
Last week the board introduced language for the mask mandate and met on Tuesday for approval. However, due to amendments...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD ā Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 21, 2021
MEAL PROGRAM
SALINAS VALLEY ā United Way Monterey County is partnering with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to help expand their food delivery programs to residents who have currently tested positive for Covid-19 and are in their isolation period. This initiative provides one...
New members join Soledad Youth Council
SOLEDAD ā New members of the Soledad Youth Council took the dais during their introduction to the Soledad City Council at the Sept. 1 council meeting.
New members include ninth grader Angelina Flores, 10th grader Liliana Negrette, 11th graders Chinemerem Elelleh, Jacqueline Urena and...
Remembering 9/11: Greenfield pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield hosted a moment of remembrance last Friday in honor of the victims and heroes of 9/11.
The morning ceremony was held outside the entrance to the Greenfield Civic Center and featured several guest speakers, including Fire Chief Jim Langborg...
Gonzales FFA student earns champion honors
GONZALES ā Luis Gonzalez won multiple banners in this yearās Monterey County Fair, including Reserve Supreme Champion Market Goat for his goat named Roberto.
Gonzalez, an incoming freshman member of the Gonzales High School Future Farmers of America (FFA), raised two animals for the fair,...
Hartnell takes first step towardĀ finding permanent superintendent/president
SALINAS ā Hartnell Community College District Governing Board has announced formation of an ad hoc board committee to gather information on and identify potential consultants who can assist the board in a search process for a permanent superintendent/president.
At the conclusion of the boardās regular...
Rotaries provide new digital scales at Greenfield, King City clinics
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City and Greenfield rotary clubs recently provided new digital scales to assist in obtaining patientsā vital stats at Mee Memorial Healthcare Systemās local clinics.
The idea came about after Greenfield Rotary President Avelina Torres had coffee with TJ Plew of the King City...
Newsom survives California recall vote and will remain governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. ā A Republican-led bid to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California ended in defeat late Tuesday, as Democrats in the nationās most populous state closed ranks against a small grassroots movement that accelerated with the spread of COVID-19.
Voters affirmed their support for...
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Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California...
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo ā itās a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of...