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November 8, 2025

Protestors march for George Floyd in Soledad

SOLEDAD — Protestors gathered last Saturday at Vosti Park before marching in the streets as part of the Soledad for George Floyd demonstration, itself an act of solidarity with Black Lives Matter in a nationwide call for an end to police violence. The June 6...

Monterey County reports nearly 1,000 total cases of Covid-19

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 181 residents tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County over the past four days, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nearly 1,000 countywide on Monday. According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data revealed...

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 14, 2020

BOOK RETURNS KING CITY — King City Library’s book drop is unlocked. Librarian Robin Cauntay made the announcement last week on Facebook, thanking the community for their ā€œpatience and library loyalty.ā€ While patrons are not able to go inside the building, they are able to...

Great Plates Delivered serves meals to seniors in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has introduced the Great Plates Delivered food program to help seniors who are vulnerable to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as to support local restaurants. ā€œThis particular program has two purposes,ā€ said Diana Jimenez, deputy director of the Monterey County...

City of Gonzales and school district mull sports cuts, program delays

GONZALES — Recreational and extracurricular sports face an uncertain future, as discussed by leaders from the Gonzales Unified School District and City of Gonzales during a joint steering committee meeting last Wednesday. The most short-term changes may be to the possibility of a summer camp...

Greenfield teacher parade offers chance for summer goodbyes

GREENFIELD — Educators and staff from all campuses of Greenfield Union School District joined with Greenfield Fire Department to host an educator parade last Thursday that knotted through the city’s residential areas. The June 4 parade was a way for educators and students to say...

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 11, 2020

FREE MASKS GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center will host a free paper face-mask giveaway on Thursday, June 11, for residents of Greenfield. Masks will be distributed at Patriot Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m. SENIOR SENDOFF KING CITY — A Class of 2020 Caravan is planned...

Monterey County’s alternative housing sites remain vacant despite increase in Covid-19 cases

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alternative housing sites for Monterey County, including one at San Lorenzo Park in King City, have not had anyone infected with Covid-19 sent to them, officials announced last week. ā€œWe don’t have anybody at the housing sites or care site because there’s...

PHOTOS: Soledad High School celebrates Class of 2020 with drive-through graduation

SOLEDAD — Soledad High School hosted a drive-through graduation for its Class of 2020 last Saturday, having students remain in their cars with family members before it was time to walk the stage individually. Masks were worn and social distancing was observed except during...

Monterey County libraries begin summer reading and meal programs

MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...

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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...