Winter storm causes flooding, mudslides throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — This week’s forecast of heavy rain and gusty winds has caused state and county officials to issue warnings, including for flash floods, throughout the Salinas Valley region that continue through Thursday.
Heavy rainfall has led to debris flows and flash flooding in...
Casey Printing to print King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune newspapers once again
KING CITY — Casey Printing in King City will once again print the King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune.
The community newspapers are both owned by New SV Media, which recently decided to switch to the local printer for its weekly publications, beginning with...
Soledad bridge project among state’s transportation investment
SOLEDAD — A multimillion-dollar bridge rehabilitation project near Soledad has been approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Last week CTC allocated more than $495 million for various projects to fix and improve transportation infrastructure throughout California. Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and...
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation pledges nearly $1M to fight pediatric diabetes
SALINAS — Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation has pledged nearly $1 million in financial support to double down in the fight against pediatric diabetes.
Announced Dec. 6, the SVMH Foundation Board of Governors approved a monetary commitment of $900,000 to the Pediatric Wellness Program, operated...
CRU Winery to host late summer hiking series in Soledad
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery in Soledad is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer a late summer hiking series.
Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...
Gonzales resident awarded for lifetime of community service
GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jean Salcido was honored for a lifetime of community service during United Way of Monterey County’s 2020 Live United Awards.
United Way recognized outstanding community contributors from June 22 through 27 in lieu of an awards ceremony due to Covid-19 concerns.
“She...
Monterey County SPCA food banks help hungry pets amid Covid crisis
SALINAS VALLEY — Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance.
The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...
Gonzales Police host pumpkin decorating contest
GONZALES — A pumpkin decorating contest will take place in Gonzales, hosted by the Gonzales Police Department, which is providing free pumpkins to help get community members started.
The first 50 residents who sign up for the contest can pick up a free pumpkin at...
Bob Hoover Academy moves to Salinas Airport
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Bob Hoover Academy recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new classrooms at the Salinas Airport.
The newly remodeled learning area comprises 2,500 square feet of classroom and office space...
Blue Zones Project brings ‘El Susto’ to Gonzales
GONZALES — Blue Zones Project, along with other agencies from Monterey County, recently hosted a public screening of the documentary “El Susto” inside the Gonzales High School cafeteria.
“El Susto,” which translates to “the scare” in English, uncovers the soda industry’s influence in Mexico and...
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Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported
GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...
