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Why California is planning to ban fracking

A little more than a week ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that not only would California effectively ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, by 2024, but the state also would work to phase out oil extraction entirely by 2045. ā€œAs we move to swiftly decarbonize our...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 4, 2021

MISS RODEO SALINAS — Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can run for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas and become an ambassador for the largest professional rodeo in the state. Entries for the 2021 contest...

New officer joins Gonzales police force

GONZALES — Officer Manuel Puga was introduced as the newest member of Gonzales Police Department last month. Puga was sworn in by Chief of Police Keith Wise in a closed ceremony March 22. He began his first shift the next day. His field training officer...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 30, 2021

NEW REC CENTER SOLEDAD — Soledad City Manager Brent Slama announced during the April 21 city council meeting that the city expects to have a ā€œfunctioning community centerā€ ready by June 15, with summer camps and programming being their first goal for the team under...

CDC eases outdoors mask-wearing guidelines for the vaccinated

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a major step Tuesday toward coaxing Americans into a post-pandemic world, relaxing the rules on mask wearing outdoors as coronavirus cases recede and people increasingly chafe against restrictions. The mask guidance is modest and carefully...

Measure X subcommittee takes shape in Gonzales

GONZALES — Gonzales Measure K advisory committee has selected members of the new Measure X subcommittee, which will oversee the planning process for the upcoming community center, funded by the recently passed Measure X. The first four members of the five-member subcommittee are Anna May...

Concerns rise as Monterey County reports 24 Covid-19 deaths in past week

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 case rates, positivity rates and hospitalization rates continue to be low in Monterey County, as announced by County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during the April 21 press briefing. Despite an alarming 24 virus-related deaths in the past week, Moreno said...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 28, 2021

REVERSE PARKING KING CITY — The reverse diagonal parking test began in King City on April 22. A kick-off demonstration was held yesterday, and the community is encouraged to complete an online survey that can be found on the city’s website kingcity.com. The reverse diagonal...

Women in agtech: Martha Montoya

Editor’s Note: The following profile is an excerpt from Amy Wu’s upcoming book, ā€œFrom Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food is Grown,ā€ which tells the stories of women entrepreneurs who are transforming agriculture through high technology. Martha Montoya never imagined that her...

Campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot

Fueled by partisan fury and a backlash against pandemic shutdowns, a Republican-led campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has officially qualified for the ballot, setting the stage for the second recall election in the state’s history, officials said Monday. In a widely expected...

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Soledad 9/11 ceremony

Soledad, Greenfield commemorate 24th anniversary of 9/11 with special events

SALINAS VALLEY — City of Soledad, along with local police and fire personnel, hosted a ceremony Thursday morning at Bill Ramus Park to commemorate...