Soledad hosts āReal World Survival Guide,ā equips local youth with life and career skills
SOLEDAD ā More than 100 local youth gathered at the Soledad Community Center on April 12 for āThe Real World Survival Guide (The Things They Donāt Teach You in School),ā an interactive event hosted by the Soledad Parks and Recreation Department.
The workshop featured four...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 11, 2025
LIVING HISTORY DAY
KING CITY ā Join the excitement at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum in King City on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Gold Rush Jamboree ā Living History Day, where the spirit of the...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates Armyās birthday with 250-mile ruck march
JOLON ā In honor of the U.S. Armyās 250th birthday and its official theme, āThis Weāll Defend,ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a 250-mile regional ruck march to celebrate two-and-a-half centuries of service, sacrifice and strength.
The march begins Wednesday, May 7, and continues...
Agency launches water pilot program for rural residents in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) has announced the launch of its Water Efficiency Pilot Program to help rural residents improve water efficiency and contribute to sustainable groundwater management.
The Salinas Valley, like much of California, relies on groundwater for residential,...
Bingo Market in Soledad signs on as U-Haul dealer
SOLEDAD āĀ U-Haul Co. of California has announced that Bingo Market signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Soledad community.
Bingo Market at 945 Monterey St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and Spanish-speaking employees.
Normal business hours...
Sgt. Avery becomes first Greenfield Police officer to complete FBI National Academy
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has announced that Sgt. Theodore āTeddyā Avery graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy on March 13, in Quantico, Va., marking the first time an officer from the department has completed the program.
The FBI National Academy...
South County Young Adult Job Fair set for Saturday in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County Works and the City of Soledad are teaming up for a South County Young Adult Job Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad.
āWeāre proud to partner with...
Gonzales High junior raises Heritage hog for 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has announced Valeria Beltran, a junior at Gonzales High School, as the recipient of the 2025 Heritage Foundation Scholarship.
As this yearās winner, Beltran will raise the official Heritage Animal, a hog she has named āZero,ā and...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 āBerry Best Fairā
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18.
Organized by the Salinas Valley...
Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY ā Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City.
Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in todayās country class, had his debut single āTake It On Backā hit...
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PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to...
SOLEDAD ā A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas...