Greenfield McDonald’s offers free Big Macs for vaccine registrants
GREENFIELD — Community members who registered for a Covid-19 vaccine at McDonald’s in Greenfield recently were able to get a free Big Mac.
The two-day event was held Aug. 6 and 7 in partnership between McDonald’s and Virus Integrated Distribution of Aid (VIDA) Monterey County,...
Monterey County Pops! orchestra presents free holiday concerts
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! orchestra is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with two free concerts that the whole family can enjoy this weekend.
The performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Western Stage in Salinas, and...
Soledad’s Music in the Park returns for second year
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will bring back its Music in the Park series this summer, offering residents and visitors three evenings of live entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities in downtown Soledad.
The free music series is scheduled for Fridays, June 12, July 10...
Highway 101 paving work brings long-term lane, ramp closures starting Wednesday
GREENFIELD — A paving project on Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will continue this week with long-term lane closures and intermittent ramp closures, according to Caltrans.
Northbound Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane beginning about two miles north of Jolon Road...
Inmates graduate with job certifications at Soledad prison facilities
SOLEDAD — More than a dozen participants in a state-wide job training program offered by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) graduated in May with their certifications from Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad.
This was an emotional day for the...
Greenfield building moratorium takes effect after state approval
GREENFIELD — A temporary moratorium on certain new development projects in Greenfield is now in effect following final review and approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, city officials announced Friday.
The moratorium, originally adopted by the Greenfield City Council through Ordinance...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 6, 2023
ARTIST ALLEY
SALINAS — Artists Ink and Co-Lab Studios are bringing the inaugural Artist Alley Block Party, an art festival to celebrate the arts, community and creativity, on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sherwood Park, famously known for its Hats...
Gonzales schools prepare for rescuing students from failing
GONZALES — As schools in California begin to finalize plans for reopening, grade recovery ideas have become an essential part of the process to ensure large numbers of future graduates don’t fail.
Gonzales Superintendent Yvette Irving said the district has brought its high school non-graduate...
Greenfield High team conquers regional Academic World Quest competition
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School students took first place in the Monterey County regional Academic World Quest competition, earning a trip to the national contest in Washington, D.C.
The competition took place Feb. 14 at the Monterey County Office of Education in Salinas. Six teams...
Casino Night raises $26K for Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
More than $26,000 was raised last Friday during the Fifth Annual Casino Night benefitting Rancho Cielo at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
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Monterey County crop value dips 3% in 2025 as strawberries remain...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s agricultural production value declined 3% in 2025 from the previous year’s record, totaling $4.82 billion as growers navigated fluctuating...
