Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 5, 2021
STARTUP CHALLENGE
CENTRAL COAST ā Businesses in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties less than two years old can apply to compete in the 2021 Startup Challenge before the March 8 deadline. Startup Challenge is an annual competitive acceleration process that teaches, coaches, mentors,...
California condors get an assist from an unlikely source: a wind power company
CALIFORNIA ā In an unusual ā and somewhat controversial ā move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades.
The...
Monterey County plans for return of migrant farmworkers
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County health officials have been working with agricultural companies and have reiterated safety plans with the onset of the new growing season, with the goal of keeping ag workers safe and the food supply network stable.
āWith the start of the...
What can reopen in California’s red tier?
CALIFORNIA ā Coronavirus cases have continued to recede. President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccine available for all U.S. adults by the end of May, sooner than previously expected, because of a deal with Johnson & Johnson to boost supply. More...
Greenfield firefighters begin using new training facility
GREENFIELD ā A new fire training facility began operation in Greenfield, with Greenfield Fire Department having announced its completion and official start of service on Feb. 20.
The new facility, located in the Greenfield Public Works yard, is constructed from shipping containers in a simulation...
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District seeks community input
SALINAS VALLEY ā After a one-year postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new three-year cycle for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) begins this year for South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
With a focus on local decision-making, equity, accountability and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 3, 2021
SPANISH WORKSHOP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospice Giving Foundation announced the launch of its first virtual workshop in Spanish, which will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, March 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The foundation hired Erandi GarcĆa as a program specialist in December, with...
Public hearing set for weed abatement ordinance in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Fire Protection District will be hosting a public hearing for the purposes of an introduction and first reading of an ordinance concerning weed and refuse abatement on Wednesday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
The meeting will be held virtually with connection information...
Soledad student wins local Voice of Democracy contest ā again
SALINAS VALLEY ā Each year one āOutstanding Spokesperson for Freedomā is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate.
What is different about the 2020-21 Voice of Democracy youth writing...
Thousands of farmworkers are prioritized for the coronavirus vaccine
COACHELLA, Calif. ā The sun-baked desert valley tucked behind the San Jacinto Mountains is best known for an annual music festival that draws 100,000 fans a day and a series of lush, oasis resort towns where well-heeled snowbirds go to golf, sunbathe and party....
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Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas...