Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 8, 2023
LIBRARY MEALS
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced that it will be providing free meals to nearby libraries under the Seamless Summer Option. All children 18 years of age and under are able to access lunch at no...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 12, 2024
COLLEGE ELECTION RESULTS
SALINAS ā The latest results of the June 4 Special Vacancy Election for Hartnell Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6, show candidate Cesar O. Iracheta leading by more than 53% of the vote. According to the semi-final official results...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 20, 2023
STORM CENTER
SPRECKELS ā Federal, state and local agencies are coming together to provide information and assistance to those impacted by recent storms. A Local Assistance Center (LAC) will be open beginning Saturday, Jan. 21, through Thursday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
Monterey County to host first homeless summit Thursday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) have partnered to present the first Monterey County Lead Me Home Summit on Homelessness, set for Thursday, July 14, from 9...
Monterey County libraries begin summer reading and meal programs
MONTEREY COUNTY ā With summer about to begin and schools ending their academic years, Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the beginning of its Summer Reading Program, as well as a Lunch at the Library program that offers free food and activity bags to...
Roundtable highlights federal investment in Monterey County Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY ā U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta hosted a roundtable with local leaders last Thursday to highlight recent federal support for Monterey Countyās Family Justice Center initiative.
Family Justice Centers collocate legal and other support services in one location to ensure they are accessible for...
Salinas Valley Health marks Overdose Awareness Day with candlelight vigil
SALINAS ā The pain and heartbreak of an epidemic that has claimed 89 lives in Monterey County last year were raw and personal for those who attended an Overdose Awareness Day event at Salinas Valley Health in Salinas.
Glowing purple luminaries represented each one of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 9, 2022
SUMMER KICK-OFF
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad will host a free summer kick-off event filled with fun activities for families on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 560 Walker Drive by Rotary Park in Soledad. There will be food, games, crafts,...
Pets receive helping hand during SPCAās pet food bank in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Volunteers worked together last Saturday to load pet food into vehicle trunks during a contact-less drive-through Pet Food Bank hosted by SPCA for Monterey County.
The June 20 food bank was held at Patriot Park in Greenfield in order to help pet...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 4, 2023
BROADBAND SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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...
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Soledad unveils new downtown murals
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last...