4th of July celebrations set for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — As the Fourth of July approaches, South Monterey County is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate Independence Day, with each town offering unique festivities ranging from parades and games to food vendors and fireworks.
King City will start its...
Grants benefit Latinx residents in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Siembra Latinos Fund has now topped $80,000 in cumulative grants after awarding $23,000 to six nonprofit organizations in August for projects and programs serving Latinx residents throughout Monterey County.
An affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Siembra Latinos Fund...
United Way Monterey County opens new Community Impact Center
MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County, along with the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula chambers of commerce, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Community Impact Center.
Located in downtown Salinas, the Community Impact Center offers services for local nonprofits to collaborate, innovate...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 29, 2023
LISTENING SESSIONS
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office are hosting a series of listening sessions throughout South Monterey County. The final two sessions will take place Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre program receives $2M state grant
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) has received a second round of funding — almost $2 million — from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, for the Youth Service Corps employment program.
“The Youth Service Corps funding will help MCWDB address...
Martinez to lead Soledad High football program
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School Class of 2014 graduate Jose Martinez has been named the new head football coach for the Aztecs.
The decision was made during the Soledad Unified School District board meeting on June 23. Martinez, 26, is thrilled to take over the...
Soledad celebrates Women’s History Month with webinar
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and Mayor Anna Velazquez are celebrating Women’s History Month with a brief webinar taking place via Zoom on Wednesday night.
Guest speakers for the March 30 event, from 6 to 7 p.m., include Gretta Steinbruner, officer with the Soledad Police...
South Monterey County’s first marijuana dispensary opens
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County’s first marijuana dispensary has opened for business in Greenfield, selling recreational cannabis products in the area.
Higher Level, a locally owned cannabis retailer with operations in Seaside and Hollister, opened its third location in Greenfield earlier this month. A grand...
Greenfield police officer convicted for attacking girlfriend’s ex at party
GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been convicted of battery for attacking his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend while off-duty during a party in May 2022, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on Thursday.
Christian Tapia-Leon, 31, an officer employed by the Greenfield Police Department,...
Heart pillows
On April 10, the Lockwood Fashion Revue sewed cancer heart pillows to uplift breast cancer patients as part of a community service.
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‘Get on the Bus’ reunites families with incarcerated loved ones at...
SOLEDAD — The transformative power of family connection was on full display Aug. 2 as incarcerated individuals and their loved ones came together at...
