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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 18, 2024

News Briefs
LAKE FISHING MONTEREY COUNTY — Christmas has come early for anglers at Lake San Antonio — 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout have arrived, courtesy of a fish plant by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 10. Parks staff captured the process, sharing...

Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3. Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...

I Cantori di Carmel presents free holiday concert for South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County residents are in for a musical treat this holiday season, as I Cantori di Carmel brings its first-ever free Community Concert to the Robert Stanton Theater in King City this Saturday afternoon. This festive event marks a new chapter...

Gonzales man sentenced to 4 years in prison for firearm possession

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GONZALES — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that David Paul Farias, 43, of Gonzales, was sentenced to four years in prison on Dec. 4 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 9, 2024, Farias was instructed to report to the...

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Dec. 16, 2024

Grad Notes
Don Bolin of Soledad and Blas Trujillo of Greenfield were named to the Summer 2024 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for...

Monterey County Pops! orchestra presents free holiday concerts

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! orchestra is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with two free concerts that the whole family can enjoy this weekend. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Western Stage in Salinas, and...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 13, 2024

News Briefs
ANGRY CHICKZ OPENS SALINAS — Angry Chickz, the Southern California-born brand renowned for its Nashville Hot Chicken, is set to open its next location in Salinas on Dec. 13. This will be the first Angry Chickz in the area and its 28th location system-wide. The...

Soledad Parks and Rec hosts ā€˜Cookies with Santa’ this Saturday

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend a festive two-in-one event this holiday season. ā€œWe’re combining the magic of the season with a special milestone as we unveil our newly renovated stage at the Soledad Community Center on...

New directors installed at annual California Rodeo Salinas stockholders’ dinner

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas President Steve Davis and the Officer Team welcomed new directors to the board and recognized advisory and honorary directors on Oct. 17.Ā  The Officer Team remains the same this year, with Davis serving as president until October 2025, along with...

Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of murder and attempted murder

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SOLEDAD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Nov. 18 that Michael Ellison, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad, was convicted by a jury of murder, attempted murder of a peace officer and attempted murder, all in the first degree. Ellison,...

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Soledad Chamber launches free laptop giveaway to bridge digital divide

SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AT&T and Human I-T, has announced a laptop giveaway for Soledad residents. This initiative aims to...