Studies examine variant surging in California, and the news isnāt good
CALIFORNIA ā A variant first discovered in California in December is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus, two new studies have shown, fueling concerns that emerging mutants like this one could hamper the sharp decline in cases overall in the state and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 8, 2023
FREE CONCERT
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, will present a night of patriotic songs with the Monterey County Pops! on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the historic Robert...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2021
CENTENNIAL CRUISE
SOLEDAD ā A Centennial Car Parade is planned for March 9 at 5 p.m. along West Street to celebrate Soledadās 100th anniversary, hosted by the City of Soledad and the Front Street group. The parade will use the same route as Front Streetās...
Deadline nears for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY ā Young ladies who are passionate about the Western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 title July 5-7, with the winner being announced on July 7.
Entries close on Monday, May 6. The winner...
Greenfield marks new year with quiet 74th birthday
GREENFIELD ā The beginning of the new year marked the 74th birthday for the City of Greenfield, which observed the milestone during an era of Covid-19 restrictions preventing a similar birthday to years prior when cake and coffee would be available at city hall.
Instead,...
Soledad Chamber begins representation of Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY ā Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce has started to represent businesses in Greenfield, with officials describing the situation as an informal process of combining those efforts and resources.
Soledad Chamber President Andria Jones said there has been no board vote, but the 67 Soledad...
CDCR investigating deadly force incident at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident.
On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...
Soledad Police to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Soledad.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 13, 2021
GRAB AND GO MEALS
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has begun offering grab and go meals and activity bags starting this week and lasting through April 30. Pickup times are as follows: Gonzales Library on Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Greenfield Library on...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 14, 2023
DRIVER SAFETY
KING CITY ā California Highway Patrol in King City will be hosting a two-hour āStart Smartā Driver Safety Education Presentation for teens and their parents on Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Spaces are limited. Call Officer Meadors at the King City CHP...
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Gonzales celebrates ātopping outā of new community center complex
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales celebrated the ātopping outā of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex with a ceremony Friday, marking the...