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SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas contributed $796,337 to local nonprofits, Western industry groups and community organizations in 2024, representing a 3.28% increase from last year’s donations, which had previously set the record for the highest contribution. Key factors driving this increase include the addition of...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) along with Monterey County Dance Foundation have announced the young lady who will dance the lead role in the 2022 production of “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Kali Jimenez of Soledad will play Clara in the upcoming show, scheduled...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison officials and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide. Shortly after 6 p.m. on May 3, SVSP officers responded when Edgar Delgado was attacked by an incarcerated person with a...

BROADBAND SURVEY MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeking information to determine the broadband needs of its residents and businesses through a brief survey. The County of Monterey Broadband Speed Campaign is an initiative for all residents to self-report their internet speed at home, work...

SALINAS — Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation has pledged nearly $1 million in financial support to double down in the fight against pediatric diabetes. Announced Dec. 6, the SVMH Foundation Board of Governors approved a monetary commitment of $900,000 to the Pediatric Wellness Program, operated...

Jenna Pepple of Greenfield, Anna Barragan of Soledad and Rachael Reyes Canales of Soledad were named to the Summer 2022 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a...

Rotarians had the pleasure of meeting the Gonzales High School Students of the Month.

More than $26,000 was raised last Friday during the Fifth Annual Casino Night benefitting Rancho Cielo at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce hosted the 35th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration on Dec. 5, which was restructured as a drive-thru parade this year due to Covid-19 health restrictions. Vehicles with lights traveled through town to bring in the festive mood on a Saturday...