Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2024
MINI GRANTS
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced the availability of Soledad Mini Grants for community groups or organizations eager to make a difference. Whether itās planting community gardens, hosting artsy events or anything in between, the grants are ready to turn their dreams...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 22, 2024
TOWN HALL
SALINAS ā Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo will host a County Budget and Housing Town Hall for District 1 residents on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the El Gabilan Library Community Room, 1400 North Main St., in Salinas. A...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2024
FIRE SEASON
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Due to current dry weather conditions and increased flammability of forest fuels and grasses, Fire Season has officially been declared in San Benito and Monterey counties as of 8 a.m. on June 17, according to Cal Fire, San Benito-Monterey Unit....
Hartnell College to offer new bachelorās degree in respiratory care
SALINAS ā Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell Collegeās 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.
This program aims to expand on the collegeās successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 22, 2024
ANNUAL BBQ
KING CITY ā Pine Canyon Firefighters will host their 30th annual Tri-Tip Steak Barbecue this Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine Canyon Fire Station on Pine Canyon Road in King City. It will be takeout or sit...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 8, 2024
TROOP DONATIONS
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on June 4. Anyone who would like to participate in this ongoing project can drop off items for the troops at...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 14, 2023
RENTAL DISCUSSION
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfieldās Community Development Planning and Building Division will host a Rental Registration Open Discussion on Thursday, Dec. 14, for a discussion on a potential rental ordinance. It will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. (English) and 6 to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 29, 2023
LISTENING SESSIONS
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office are hosting a series of listening sessions throughout South Monterey County. The final two sessions will take place Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117...
Transportation Agency approves City of Soledadās Participatory Budgeting funding request
SOLEDAD ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors has approved the City of Soledadās request to schedule Regional Surface Transportation Funds dedicated to its Participatory Budgeting process for four projects.
These projects include pedestrian improvements on Orchard Lane and Gabilan Drive for...
Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit
SEASIDE ā Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for its highly anticipated Regional Broadband Summit, to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at California State University Monterey Bayās University Center in Seaside.
This regional event will unveil MBEPās comprehensive White...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...