Gonzales Spartans football coach chosen for motivational summit
GONZALES — Gonzales Football Coach Art Berlanga has been chosen as one of 20 speakers to take part in the Power Voice Summit IV hosted by Les Brown and Jon Talarico on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Berlanga became involved when he enrolled in a motivational speaking...
Monterey County health officials promote vehicle heatstroke prevention
MONTEREY COUNTY — May 1 marked National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and the Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is reminding parents and caregivers to always “look before you lock” when leaving a vehicle.
The annual “Look Before You Lock” campaign aims to raise awareness...
Gonzales senior group creates blankets for community members in need
GONZALES — This year marks the fourth year that organizers from the Adventure Seeking Seniors group in Gonzales have donated handmade blankets to elderly and sick senior citizens of the community.
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gonzales residents and group members Marilyn Duby,...
Soledad winery hiking series returns Sunday
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to bring back their spring and summer hiking series.
Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...
Soledad leaders host state of the city address
SOLEDAD — Soledad city leaders recently hosted a state of the city address, with the proceedings taking place virtually through Zoom and Facebook streaming.
“Tonight’s state of the city is about coming together as a community to begin the healing process for the pain and...
Local leader honored for decades of advocacy for Latina and indigenous women in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — María Elena Manzo, founder and executive director of Mujeres en Acción, is the recipient of the third annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award, announced the Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Manzo will be presented with the award at the Eighth...
Highway 101 northbound near Chualar set for daytime closures to repair culverts
CHUALAR — Contracted crews have initiated repairs this week to drainage structures along northbound Highway 101.
Travelers heading north on 101 will encounter a closure of the No. 2 (right) lane from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. These lane closures will begin one mile south...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2022
FESTIVITIES POSTPONED
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce have postponed the 37th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration for a second time due to inclement weather. A new date has not been announced for the festivities, originally planned for Dec. 3 before a...
Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic earns countywide education honor
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County School Boards Association has honored the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic with its prestigious “Excellence in Education” Award, recognizing the program’s impact on student health and academic success across the region.
The Mobile Clinic was selected from more than three...
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District hires permanent superintendent
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced that Jordan Mulder will serve as permanent superintendent for a three-year term, beginning Feb. 1.
After conducting a search for a permanent superintendent, the district’s Board of Trustees met Jan. 26 and selected...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...
