Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 13, 2021
UPCOMING MARKETS
KING CITY — Sol Treasures is seeking vendors for its Hometown Market on Broadway events, planned for Oct. 30 and Dec. 4. The Hometown Market is intended to be a place where people can find handcrafted items and artisan creations made in the...
King City, Greenfield high school grads receive scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recognized the scholastic achievements of two area high school graduates during its Aug. 3 meeting at King Kora restaurant in King City.
Ani Bacilio-Olivera, from Greenfield High School, and Brenna Owens, from King City High School,...
Delta variant causes surge in Monterey County cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno has announced that cases of Covid-19 continue to rise both statewide and in Monterey County, with the Delta variant of the virus now accounting for a large majority of the infections.
“What we’re seeing here...
California orders all teachers to be vaccinated or face regular testing
California became the first state to issue a vaccine mandate for all educators in public and private schools when Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered teachers and school staff members to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
“We think it’ll be...
Students showcase skills learned at Greenfield Cultural Arts Center
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center students put on several performances during the Summer Camp Art Show and Performance last Sunday.
The students learned performing arts skills through dances classes, guitar lessons and art camp, all provided free for youth at the center.
Music...
New visitor restrictions take effect at Monterey County hospitals
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hospitals in Monterey County have implemented new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 to staff and patients.
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 11, all visitors to area hospitals will be required to show either proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or proof...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 11, 2021
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Center will host a number of activities through the week. Today, Zumba begins at 8:15 a.m. and a vaccination clinic begins at 3:45 p.m. On Aug. 12, art with seniors begins at 9:30 a.m., Zumba at 6 p.m. and...
Caltrans works to ‘Clean California’ on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach.
As part of...
Greenfield recreation board evaluates Oak Park
GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Public Recreation District inspected Oak Park during their July 24 board meeting.
The board evaluated how state funds could be utilized to renovate the city park.
The inspection came at the same time the recreation district and the Greenfield Cemetery...
Monterey County’s Stuff the Bus totals 4,500 backpacks
MONTEREY COUNTY — Volunteers from Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) and United Way Monterey County teamed up to finish packing 4,500 backpacks with school supplies as part of the annual Stuff the Bus program, which provides basic supplies to students in need throughout...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...
