Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2025
WALK FINALE
KING CITY ā City of King is hosting the final Blue Zones Project Summer Community Walk this Thursday, Sept. 25. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza on Broadway and Vanderhurst Avenue. Participants can enjoy free snacks, live entertainment, a...
Inside Education Monterey County tours showcase local schools
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is inviting the public to participate in its Inside Education Monterey County upcoming 2025-26 tours.
Participants will experience the challenges and triumphs of public education firsthand by embarking on a dynamic half-day field trip, exploring classrooms...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2025
ART WORKSHOPS
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures in King City is hosting a series of DĆa de los Muertos events this fall. On Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., it will host a free Beading Workshop with Yesenia Guerrero, suitable for all ages....
Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas to honor three outstanding individuals and raise funds for scholarships and internships supporting student artists.
The Gala for the Arts is...
Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for firearms, narcotics
GREENFIELD ā While on patrol in a school zone Friday morning, a Greenfield police officer observed a vehicle driving recklessly.
When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver failed to yield. The vehicle eventually came to a stop after a short pursuit, at Highway...
Taylor Farms awards more than $650K in scholarships through 2025 program
SALINAS VALLEY ā Taylor Farms has awarded more than $650,000 in scholarships through its enhanced annual scholarship program this year.
Students are awarded in three distinct categories: the Extraordinary Scholarship, the Innovative Scholarship and the Employee Scholarship. A total of 38 new scholarships have been...
Blue Zones Project hosts community walk in Gonzales
GONZALES ā Nearly 40 Gonzales residents participated in last Wednesdayās Blue Zones Project community walk that started at Central Park.
Walkers began the activity with a group stretch and then trekked to the Gonzales Community Garden, followed by a return trip back to the park.
Blue...
Soledad flag ceremony pays tribute to missing military
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department hosted a POW/MIA Flag Ceremony last Friday to honor and remember the courageous U.S. service members who were captured or remain unaccounted for.
āThis ceremony is more than a tradition; it is a living promise that their sacrifice will never...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 1, 2025
LIBRARY UPDATE
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Branch Library will remain closed until Oct. 10 as it undergoes roof renovations. During this period, patrons can access services via the Bookmobile, which will visit Hicks Park near the branch. For schedules, visit eMCFL.org or call the Soledad Branch...
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations.
The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...
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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...