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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 14, 2023

RENTAL DISCUSSION GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield’s 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...

Community workshops exploring region’s water use underway in Salinas Valley

Water
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting multiple workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region. The ā€œOur Water Future in the Salinas Valley:...

Soledad Police remind travelers to buckle up for Memorial Day weekend

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — For Memorial Day weekend, Soledad Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s ā€œClick It or Ticketā€ campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 4, 2023

DIABETES WORKSHOP GREENFIELD — Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas’ PUEBLO project is hosting a free diabetes workshop that will be held in two sessions for the community of Greenfield. Dr. Abidan Alarcon and Community Health Advocate Florentina Sanchez will present the Triqui and...

Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit

SEASIDE — 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 Bay’s University Center in Seaside.  This regional event will unveil MBEP’s comprehensive White...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 29, 2023

LISTENING SESSIONS SALINAS VALLEY — 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...

Monterey County supervisors spare sputtering cannabis equity grant program

Cannabis marijuana
MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program to ensure equity in the local commercial cannabis market is sputtering but will continue on a smaller scale. The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 19 to continue the Growing Equity Together program, known as GET, despite...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 21, 2023

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SEASONAL IMMUNIZATIONS MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves and others this fall by staying up to date on routine and seasonal immunizations, including RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). RSV is a common respiratory virus that often causes colds...

Monterey County Business Council secures contract to manage SBA’s Small Business Development Centers

Monterey County Business Council
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties. This achievement underscores the Council’s dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2024

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FIRE SEASON MONTEREY COUNTY — 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....

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MCSO investigating body found in Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in the Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield on Sunday. At about 9:40 a.m....