City of Salinas honors outgoing councilmember for 22 years of service
SALINAS — Gloria De La Rosa was honored Dec. 1 with a reception for her 22 years as a Salinas city councilmember.
De La Rosa grew up in Soledad and was elected to serve District 4 in Salinas. She has served in many civic...
Hartnell College presents virtual job fairs through April
SALINAS VALLEY — A series of virtual career and job fairs began last Wednesday and continues through April, covering a wide range of academic fields and featuring opportunities for both permanent hiring and internships.
Hartnell College is presenting the online events with the Salinas Valley...
Greenfield serves more than 600 meals at 2nd annual Day of Thanks community dinner
GREENFIELD — More than 600 meals were shared Sunday as the community gathered for Greenfield’s second annual A Day of Thanks dinner at Greenfield Memorial Hall.
According to organizers, the free Thanksgiving-style event “aims to get people together as a community, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving...
Local poets teach Monterey County teens to tell their truths through poetry
MONTEREY COUNTY — April is National Poetry Month, and high school students in Monterey County are currently verses-deep into their understanding, appreciating and writing of poetry thanks to poet, nonfiction writer and longtime teacher Patrice Vecchione.
She shares, "These kids are incredible. The kids who...
Holiday events spread cheer around Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Holiday events have been plentiful throughout the Salinas Valley this month, bringing some much-needed cheer to hundreds of local families.
City of Greenfield had a successful turnout for its 2022 Holiday Celebration at Village Green Park on Dec. 9. The annual event...
Youth ready for Salinas Valley Fair’s online livestock auction
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair activities will begin this week with the virtual junior livestock auction set for Saturday, May 8.
Like last year, Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines have caused an online format and an earlier scheduling than the traditional mid-May fair dates.
Youth from...
Soledad farmers market returns with new season after shutdown
SOLEDAD — Soledad Historical Society’s farmers market returned with a new season that began on April 1.
Signs posted at the entryway of the closed lanes at 135 Soledad St. asked guests to observe Covid-19 health guidelines, such as wearing masks and keeping spaced apart.
The...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 10, 2021
CHRISTMAS AT THE FORT
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett is inviting the community to a Christmas celebration at the installation on Saturday, Dec. 11. Holiday activities for the evening, from 4 to 9 p.m., include ugly sweater contest, light show, live karaoke, Christmas movie at...
Monterey County joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump Administration’s sanctuary policy threats
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful threats against local jurisdictions with so-called “sanctuary” policies.
The lawsuit, spearheaded by the County of Santa Clara...
Stage Hands’ latest show opens Friday
Ya’ll best be fixin’ to get all gussied up in your fancy pants and wander over yonder to see The Stage Hands next Supper Show, “Southern Fried Funeral,” by Osborne and Epps, opening Feb. 23.
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Hundreds of laptops distributed to Salinas Valley students, families
SALINAS VALLEY — AT&T, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Human-I-T have provided Salinas Community Science Workshop (SCSW) more than 250 refurbished laptops to distribute to...
