SPCA expands free mobile spay/neuter clinics in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD — South Monterey County is set to benefit from additional free mobile spay and neuter clinics in Soledad and King City organized by the SPCA Monterey County.
Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA’s veterinary team, these clinics aim to help...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 26, 2025
FREE PHONES
SALINAS — Alliance on Aging (AOA) provides services and resources that address the challenges and opportunities for older adults in Monterey County, one of which is needing a cell phone for everyday activities. AOA is inviting seniors to come and get a free...
Hanley Investment Group announces sale of Dutch Bros Coffee location in Soledad for $2.15M
SOLEDAD — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a leading nationwide brokerage firm specializing in retail property transactions, has facilitated the sale of a new Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru location at 526 Nestles Road in Soledad.
The property was sold for $2.15 million to a...
Man charged with murdering ex-girlfriend from Greenfield in 2010 cold case
GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Feb. 5 that Noel Aguilera Ledesma, 43, currently a resident of Yuma, Ariz., has been arrested and charged with the cold-case murder of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez, in 2010.
On Oct. 10, 2010, a vehicle was discovered...
Monterey County youth protect Los Angeles waterways from post-fire contamination
MONTEREY COUNTY — Adriaan Urquidez, a young adult from Monterey County, is part of a massive response to protect the burned areas of Los Angeles from taking another hit. This time from winter storms.
“When I first heard about the Palisades fire, I was itching...
First Tee – Monterey County celebrates 20 years of empowering local youth
MONTEREY COUNTY — First Tee – Monterey County marked 20 years of empowering local youth through its unique blend of golf and life skills education.
Since its founding in 2004, the organization has reached over 165,000 young individuals, instilling resilience, self-confidence and inner strength that...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2025
WINERY DESIGNATED
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery announced that its tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity and overall well-being. The winery will celebrate this recognition with an event at its...
Soledad Mayor Velazquez honored for MST service
SOLEDAD — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) team recently recognized Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez for her outstanding service on the MST Board of Directors from 2017 to 2024.
Through her leadership, MST implemented the Better Bus Network, resulting in lower fares, faster travel times, increased passenger boarding and new...
Salinas vice principal from Gonzales faces DUI charges
GONZALES — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Feb. 7 that Manuel Basaldua, 34, of Gonzales has been arrested and charged with felony DUI charges from on an incident on May 12, 2024.
Basaldua, vice principal at an elementary school in Salinas, has been charged...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership supports community efforts to improve digital literacy
CENTRAL COAST — Technology empowers communities, and a partnership between Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and MBEP member organization Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) made powerful strides last year in closing the digital divide in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
In late 2023,...
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Worthy to Print Column | Find What Makes You Happy
Have you ever asked yourself, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” For those of you who know me, you might...