Greenfield’s 2024 coat drive ends soon
GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter.
Local resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the eighth year in a row, and has partnered with the Greenfield...
Stitch ’Em Up Embroidery opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Soledad Merchants hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19 for Stitch ’Em Up Embroidery, a new screen printing and embroidery business located at 157 Kidder St., Suite B, in Soledad.
The business offers embroidery, custom apparel and prints, flags, banners,...
County identifies $1.8M property tax error affecting Gonzales school bond measure
GONZALES — Monterey County officials have confirmed an administrative error in the implementation of a 2020 Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) bond measure that resulted in inaccurate property tax charges for nearly 3,000 parcels over the past four years — with approximately $1.8 million...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 testing sites expand hours to meet demand
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s state-supported Covid-19 testing sites located in Seaside, Salinas and Soledad are expanding hours in response to an increase in demand for testing.
The community testing sites will be adding additional days and appointment times as a result, announced Monterey County...
Soledad Chamber begins representation of Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce has started to represent businesses in Greenfield, with officials describing the situation as an informal process of combining those efforts and resources.
Soledad Chamber President Andria Jones said there has been no board vote, but the 67 Soledad...
Earthquakes, Chevron unveil new futsal court in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The San Jose Earthquakes and Chevron unveiled a new futsal court for the Central Coast community and hosted a free youth soccer clinic last Tuesday afternoon at Patriot Park in Greenfield.
In addition, Chevron announced a $5,000 donation to the Greenfield Recreation Center...
Operation Santa 2024 brings Christmas cheer to hundreds of South Monterey County families
SALINAS VALLEY — The spirit of Christmas was alive and well earlier this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, as nearly 600 families from South Monterey County gathered for the annual Operation Santa event.
Hosted by Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and...
Salinas Valley Fair livestock auction to remain virtual in 2021
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has announced plans for the 2021 Salinas Valley Fair, which will again include a virtual livestock show and auction due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“With many unknowns for 2021, the Salinas Valley Fair is planning...
California Rodeo Salinas raises awareness for domestic violence in October
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas will support the Man Up Crusade in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a belt buckle drawing and more.
The Man Up Crusade is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating public awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The...
Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday calls for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water — and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain...
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Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority general manager retires
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer R. Patrick Mathews will retire this week after more than...
