Gonzales students learn about nature during last week of school
GONZALES ā Before the outbreak of coronavirus and the shutdown of area schools, fifth-grade students at La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales were able to attend the first science camp hosted by their campus in several years.
The second week of March was a time...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 17, 2024
COFFEE WITH A COP
KING CITY ā California Highway Patrol and King City Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, April 18, at 8 a.m. at Hestia CafĆ©, 320 Broadway St., Suite B, in King City. The event helps break down the...
Cal Fire grant boosts Greenfield fire safety efforts
GREENFIELD ā In a significant boost to wildfire prevention efforts, the City of Greenfield has been awarded $189,263 in grant funding through Cal Fireās Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing wildfire resilience across the Central Coast.
The funding,...
Gonzales High students enter Carmel arts competition
Three Gonzales High School students were selected to enter their artwork into the Monterey County art competition, āFor the Love of Art,ā in February.
Monterey County implements new ways to access non-emergency assistance
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Montereyās Emergency Communications Department (ECD) operates the countywide consolidated emergency communications system for emergency and non-emergency call answering, as well as dispatch services for a majority of Monterey County.
Recently, ECD has implemented new tools for reporting non-emergency information,...
Greenfield operation leads to recovery of multiple firearms
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department conducted a search warrant and probation check operation last week on two separate locations in the 3900 block of Apple Avenue in Greenfield.
During the Feb. 17 search, officers recovered multiple firearms and high-capacity magazines. Police said all the items...
Community turns out for Holiday Lights celebration in Gonzales
GONZALES ā The best of the City of Gonzales hit downtown Saturday night to usher in the Christmas season during the Holiday Lights celebration on Fourth Street.
Kicking off the Dec. 4 event was music from the Gonzales High School marching band, followed by a...
Monterey County extends shelter-in-place order through May 31
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās shelter-in-place order has been extended through May 31, announced Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno on Friday.
The updated Shelter-in-Place Order goes into effect May 4, when the previous order was set to expire. The new order also includes...
Monterey County District Attorneyās Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorneyās Office.
These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...
Soledadās Eden Valley Care Center earns national quality award
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Community Health Care Districtās Eden Valley Care Center has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care.
āQuality of...
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Touch-A-Truck marks 10 years of community support and fun
SALINAS ā Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.
Over the past decade,...