Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event
SALINAS ā Velocity Invitational brings a luxury food, wine and motorsports festival to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas on Nov. 12-14.
The family-friendly event features catered local cuisine and food trucks, while wine, spirit and champagne pavilions offer samples and signature cocktails. In the...
Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
SALINAS VALLEY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley.
Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 10, 2021
VETERAN BBQ
KING CITY ā King City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 will host a drive-thru Veterans Day barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the VFW, 599 Bitterwater Road. The meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets...
Partnership for Children receives $105K grant to support Central Coast families
SALINAS ā Partnership for Children has received a $105,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to continue its mission of advocating for children and families on the Central Coast.
Since 2007, the nonprofit organization has provided transportation and financial assistance for area children who require access...
Thousands turn out for Salinas Valleyās spook-tacular events
Over the holiday weekend, many spook-tacular activities to celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween returned to the Salinas Valley, with thousands in attendance. Here is a look at some of the events that took place this year.
DĆa de los Muertos Festival
Community members dressed...
Crisis Counseling Program provides outreach for Monterey County residents still affected by Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY ā For those feeling stressed, anxious and lonely in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Interimās Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) continues to provide outreach opportunities.
Interimās short-term program offers support to individuals struggling with mental illness, and their families who have been affected...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 8, 2021
COOKING DEMO
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Everyoneās Harvest will host a Thanksgiving āTricks and Tipsā virtual cooking demonstration Tuesday, Nov. 9, with renowned local chef Brandon Miller. His demo will feature āMashers vs. Smashersā ā keys to making restaurant-quality mashed potatoes and an easy way to...
New all-electric housing opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association (CHISPA) recently celebrated the grand opening of the Rancho San Vicente all-electric housing development in Soledad.
CHISPA, a nonprofit developer and provider of affordable housing based in Salinas, hosted the Oct. 15 ceremony, which featured a...
Soledad correctional officer arrested for sending sexual content to minors
SOLEDAD ā An off-duty Soledad correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was arrested Wednesday for annoying and molesting minors.
According to Salinas Police, 22-year-old Fabian Vasquez was communicating with and sending sexually explicit images and videos to two females under age...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 5, 2021
CLEANUP DAY
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield and other organizations have planned a Cleanup Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. Local residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, mattresses, electronics,...
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Inmate sentenced to life for murdering fellow inmate at Salinas Valley...
SOLEDAD ā John Lydon, a 52-year-old inmate of Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, was sentenced Oct. 10 to life in prison without the...