Greenfield Police Department welcomes new officers
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force.
āPlease join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,ā police said.
Captain Andres...
Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned
SALINAS VALLEY ā A dangerous herbicide banned immediately by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been sprayed on crops in many California counties and has contaminated groundwater in low concentrations in the Salinas Valley and Santa Barbara County.
The weed-killing chemical, known as DCPA or...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 14, 2024
POSSIBLE SPAM TEXT
SOLEDAD ā Over the weekend, a number of Soledad residents received a text message that may be possible spam. The text came from a āDynataā using the phone number 360-578-7022. The text asks the recipient to complete a quick survey on āissues...
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency seeks members for subbasin implementation committees
SALINAS VALLEY āĀ Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20.
These positions are ideal for people who have an interest in groundwater and local governance. The subbasin implementation committees for SVBGSA discuss, debate and...
Lavender Creek awarded 2024 SBDC Business of the Year for Monterey Bay region
GREENFIELD ā Lavender Creek, a family-owned lavender farm and wellness brand located in South Monterey County, has been awarded the 2024 Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business of the Year for the Monterey Bay region.
The Central Coast SBDCās recognition highlights Lavender Creekās...
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%
CENTRAL COAST ā The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.
Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 9, 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Hair Company will be giving free haircuts, distributing 250 backpacks and providing school supplies to students (12 years and under) in need on Sunday, Aug. 11, during its Back to School Giveaway. The event will take place from...
Valley Health Associates secures grant to expand Medication Assisted Treatment in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation.
This grant will significantly enhance the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)...
High school students complete NASA summer program at Hartnell
SALINAS ā Hartnell Collegeās Main Campus buzzed with excitement on July 19, as nearly 90 high school students showcased their work through poster presentations and rover simulations, marking the culmination of a six-week STEM summer camp.
This event was part of the NASA MUREP (Minority...
Monterey County DAās Office warns community about scammers impersonating law enforcement
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Office is warning residents of scammers impersonating law enforcement.
āFraudsters may try to trick unsuspecting victims into providing their personal information or sending money by pretending to be law enforcement agents or representatives of other government agencies,ā according...
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Volleyball | King City rallies to beat Greenfield
KING CITY ā Trailing in their first match of the volleyball season two games to one, the King City Lady Mustangs played better down...