Hartnell takes first step toward finding permanent superintendent/president
SALINAS — 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 board’s regular...
Rotaries provide new digital scales at Greenfield, King City clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Greenfield rotary clubs recently provided new digital scales to assist in obtaining patients’ vital stats at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s 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. — A Republican-led bid to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California ended in defeat late Tuesday, as Democrats in the nation’s most populous state closed ranks against a small grassroots movement that accelerated with the spread of COVID-19.
Voters affirmed their support for...
California’s Recall: What to Watch
SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, concluding an idiosyncratic election that has been held in the middle of a pandemic and closely watched as one of the first big indicators of the country’s political direction since...
Soledad police canine officially swears in
SOLEDAD — Koda, a police canine, was officially sworn in as a member of the Soledad Police Department during the Sept. 1 meeting of Soledad City Council.
Koda has served with the department since May, but the recent return to in-person public meetings offered an...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 14, 2021
JOB SEEKERS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is inviting job seekers to a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested need to register in advance on the Premier Virtual platform at https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/0W94rx. The virtual...
Flora’s Farm in Greenfield celebrates seven years
GREENFIELD — The Ripley family celebrated seven years of their Flora’s Farm stand outside Greenfield on Aug. 29.
The business started as a small canopy closer to the creek, but has since expanded as the family attended local farmer’s markets and David Ripley built a...
Public gives input on desired recreational programs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield is seeking feedback from community members regarding the type of recreational activities they would like to see in the city.
An estimated 30 residents showed up for an outdoor public input meeting on Aug. 26 at the Greenfield Library.
The...
Photo | Gonzales Knights host chicken barbecue
GONZALES — Gonzales Knights Football and Cheer Program recently hosted a successful chicken take-out barbecue at the Gonzales American Legion Post 81.
Volunteers, board members and coaches helped serve more than 1,200 plates of food.
The Aug. 29 fundraiser will benefit the youth that participate...
Biden mandates vaccines for workers, saying, ‘Our patience is wearing thin’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday used the full force of his presidency to push two-thirds of U.S. workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, reaching into the private sector to mandate that all companies with more than 100 workers require vaccination or...
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Exhibit features inmate artwork from Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD — An inspiring new art exhibit is currently on display at the County of Monterey Administration Building, showcasing the creative works of inmates...
