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December 24, 2025

Scheid Family Wines enters 8th year of 100% wind power

Scheid wind turbine
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines, a Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, is entering its eighth year of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy. The wine company has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972 and is the largest winery...

Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading into colder months

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Respiratory infections like flu, Covid-19 and RSV are common during the fall and winter seasons, and getting immunized...

Cal Fire plans multi-week prescribed burn for South Monterey County

Cal Fire
LOCKWOOD — Conditions and weather permitting, Cal Fire plans to conduct a multi-week pile burning on Westside Fuel Break of Southern Monterey County starting March 31. The project will be along the Lockwood-San Lucas Road, which will remain open during operations. The purpose of the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 9, 2024

News Briefs
LISTENING SESSION KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in King City. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the King City Library Branch, 402 Broadway...

4th annual Día de los Muertos celebration set for Saturday at Hartnell

SALINAS — On Saturday, Nov. 2, Hospice Giving Foundation, in collaboration with Hartnell College and Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions, will celebrate the fourth annual Día de los Muertos event from 2 to 6 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Main Campus in Salinas. This is a...

SPCA Monterey County rescues pets from Los Angeles shelters amid ongoing wildfires

MONTEREY COUNTY — A team from SPCA Monterey County traveled to the Los Angeles area Saturday to take in cats and dogs from animal shelters to help provide room for more fire evacuees. So far, the SPCA opened its arms to 11 pets, including one...

Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center opens in King City

KING CITY — The Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center officially opened its doors last week at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s campus at 809 Broadway St. in King City, marking a transformative moment for pediatric care in South Monterey County. Designed to address the...

Soledad hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration forum

SOLEDAD — Local officials spoke in front of a packed house last Wednesday at a community forum in Soledad to discuss changes in immigration regulations and rights. The “Know Your Rights” forum, held in Spanish at the Soledad Community Center, included resources and information to...

Salinas Valley Health welcomes Monterey County’s first baby of 2025

SALINAS VALLEY — It has been an especially busy start to the New Year at Salinas Valley Health, with four baby deliveries by early morning, including the first baby born in Monterey County in 2025. Salinas couple Yvette Ochoa-Alderete and Jeremy Arcega were all set...

SPCA expands free mobile spay/neuter clinics in South Monterey County

SOLEDAD — South Monterey County is set to benefit from additional free mobile spay and neuter clinics in Soledad and King City organized by the SPCA Monterey County. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA’s veterinary team, these clinics aim to help...

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Soledad City Councilmembers with Girl Scouts

Salinas Valley communities celebrate the holidays with lights, parades and joy

SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley cities of Soledad, Gonzales and Greenfield celebrated the start of the Christmas season with holiday gatherings in their...