VNA Hospice van to assist Spanish-speaking families at four Salinas Valley sites in October
SALINAS VALLEY — VNA Hospice’s Latino Mobile Resource Center van will bring education and information to Spanish-speaking families at four Salinas Valley locations in October.
These upcoming educational events will share information about VNA services, care options during end of life, local resources and the...
Monterey County issues guidance on Halloween celebrations during Covid-19 pandemic
MONTEREY COUNTY — With Halloween just weeks away, Monterey County Health Department has issued guidance on how to celebrate safely with regards to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Normal Halloween traditions, such as trick-or-treating, costume parties and showing off decorations, are all under different considerations this...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 30, 2020
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries will host videos this week on its Facebook, Instagram and YouTube sites as part of the library’s virtual programs. MCFL encompasses the library branches within King City, Greenfield, Gonzales, Soledad, San Ardo and San Lucas. Today,...
Monterey County closes evacuation center as Dolan Fire containment increases
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has closed its evacuation center at the King City High School gym now that the Dolan Fire is nearing full containment in the Santa Lucia Mountains west of the Salinas Valley and no evacuation orders are currently in place.
“Help is...
Soledad Foods Co manager honored for leadership
SALINAS VALLEY — Anna Graham was named one of Progressive Grocer magazine’s “Top Women in Grocery” in its annual list for 2020.
Graham, who is a Greenfield resident and a store director at Foods Co #387 in Soledad, was among the 350 women recognized in...
Gonzales Library adjusts service hours for curbside pickup
GONZALES — Gonzales Library now has adjusted hours three days a week for pickup service, allowing residents to check out books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks that they previously did when library shelves could be browsed in person.
The library is open Tuesdays from 2 to...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 28, 2020
HALLOWEEN CONTEST
KING CITY — A Halloween decorating contest is being hosted by King City Recreation Department. Registration is free, with the contest to be held Oct. 21 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, design and layout. Winners will...
PHOTO: Work continues on Soledad’s new movie theater
SOLEDAD — Construction continues on Premiere Cinemas’ new Soledad location this week.
Workers are now beginning to install the roof and seal off the exterior, as the building takes on a recognizable theater appearance.
The eight-screen multiplex is expected to be finished by late...
U.S. Army Reserve’s 91st Training Division welcomes first woman, African-American commander at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace took charge of the 91st Training Division during a Sept. 16 change-of-command ceremony at Fort Hunter Liggett, becoming the first woman and first African-American commander in the 103-year history of the division.
“I’m ecstatic that I’m...
Monterey County prepares free flu clinics before dual threat with Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — Flu season is on the horizon and Monterey County is preparing for the response to that regular occurrence while also dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
“This year it is incredibly important that people get their flu shot,” said Karen Smith, the...
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Gonzales High announces outstanding athletes for 2024-25 school year
GONZALES — Male and Female Athletes of the Year for the 2024-25 school year at Gonzales High School were announced last week.
Spartan senior football,...
