Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the “Very High” fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type. Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
Women Empowerment Resource Fair set for Saturday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Rotary District 5230 and the Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program are hosting the Women Empowerment Resource Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Memorial Hall in Greenfield.
This free community event aims to provide a comprehensive platform...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 10, 2023
JOB FAIR
GREENFIELD — A job fair with multiple employers, hosted by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real. Jobseekers can register at montereycountywdb.org/business-services/job-career-fairs/ to find...
Greenfield brings on four new firefighters
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department hosted a swearing-in ceremony for four new part-time firefighters during last week’s Greenfield City Council meeting.
Fire Chief Jim Langborg swore in Luis Navarro, Benjamin Rianda, Paul Salinas and Aaron Vasquez before the council on June 8.
The part-time firefighters will...
Salinas Valley Health cath lab makes history
SALINAS — Four days ago, Javier Lopez couldn’t walk half a block before the pain in his right leg would stop him from taking another step.
Today, the 74-year-old smiled as he walked alongside the doctor who rejuvenated his mind and body by performing an...
National Weather Service issues advisories for Bay Area for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories for various parts of the Bay Area beginning Sunday.
There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect Sunday for the North Bay from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., for the Santa Cruz Mountains from 1 p.m....
Deadline nears for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the Western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 title July 5-7, with the winner being announced on July 7.
Entries close on Monday, May 6. The winner...
How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
“This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.”
Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign?
No, he was reveling in news from what has long been California’s sweet...
Braga Fresh’s Pereira selected as Ag Woman of the Year
SOLEDAD — Colby Pereira, chief operating officer of Braga Fresh in Soledad, has received the Grower-Shipper Foundation’s 2024 Agricultural Woman of the Year award.
The award honors unique leadership qualities held by women working within the agricultural industry in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito...
Hundreds attend Hartnell’s Soledad center grand opening
SOLEDAD — Nearly 300 community members of the greater Soledad area came together Saturday morning, Oct. 23, to experience and celebrate a source of pride and a transformational new asset for the Salinas Valley — Hartnell College’s Soledad Education Center.
Hartnell Community College District (HCCD)...
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Drone threat claims prompt calls to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — An intelligence alert suggesting a possible drone attack on California prompted numerous calls to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday,...
