Monterey County Elections announces important dates for upcoming Statewide Special Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The combined Monterey County Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet began mailing last week for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election.
State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into this week. All active voters...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 8, 2025
GOLDEN GRANTS
CENTRAL COAST ā McDonaldās owner/operators across the San Francisco Bay Area, Eureka and the Central Coast are now accepting applications for the 2025 Golden Grants, which will distribute a total of $55,000 to local educators and organizations. Now in its fourth year, the...
With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure
BIG SUR ā The Regentās Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023.
New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...
Hartnell College employees selected for Aspen Instituteās Rising Presidents Fellowship
SALINAS VALLEY ā Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) has announced thatĀ Jackie Cruz, VP of Advancement at Hartnell College and executive director for the Hartnell College Foundation,Ā andĀ Gayle Pitman,Ā HartnellāsĀ VP of Research, Effectiveness and Success,Ā as two of 40 leaders in the nation selected for the 2025-26...
Lions, MCOE to host mental health carnival and vision clinic Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Lions International District 4C-6, in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), has announced the inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Service Carnival, a community-focused event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing essential resources for well-being.
The carnival, a...
Fall job fairs offer opportunities for Monterey County jobseekers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October.
āTime to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...
Salinas businessman to be inducted into Airshow Hall of Fame
SALINAS ā The International Council of Airshows (ICAS) has announced this yearās Hall of Fame inductees, and Salinas businessman and one of the founders of the California International Airshow Salinas āĀ Jim GattisĀ ā will be inducted into theĀ Airshow Hall of Fame.
Gattis will be joining some...
Transportation Agency approves new approach for Highway 101 South of Salinas project
CHUALAR ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently received a presentation on the complexity of the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor project due to the scale, environmental considerations, right-of-way constraints and the need for phased implementation based on available...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2025
GALLERY CELEBRATION
SALINAS ā Hartnell College Gallery kicks off the 2025-26 academic year with āRoots to Horizons,ā an exhibition celebrating 90 years of the collegeās Art Department, the 50th anniversary of the Visual Arts Building and recent renovations. The exhibit showcases works by faculty and...
Tractor Supply opens first Monterey County location in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Monterey Countyās first Tractor Supply store recently celebrated its grand opening at 447 Nestles Road in Soledad.
The new retail location officially opened its doors on Sept. 20 with a well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony, following a soft opening on Sept. 13.
āWe are proud to...
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City of Soledad invites community to help shape future of Toledo...
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop next Tuesday to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park...