Plans continue for some activities at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds remains in a modified state of operation as Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines continue to restrict the types of activities that can be carried out in public settings.
The upcoming in-person Livestock Grading Show and Online Auction are being planned...
Gonzales City Council adopts ordinance to protect farms
GONZALES — At its April 17 meeting, Gonzales City Council adopted an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which adds a new chapter — Agricultural Resource Mitigation — to the Gonzales Municipal Code Zoning Regulations.
“This step is a major commitment by the City of Gonzales to...
Braga Fresh creates three new positions for growth
SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh, home of Josie’s Organics, created three new positions to support multiple company departments and business growth.
Brenna Flynn is the new director of food safety and quality assurance, reporting to Richard Warsaw, vice president food safety and quality assurance.
Flynn joins Braga...
Gonzales hosts annual Holiday Lights celebration
GONZALES — City of Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Lights celebration last Saturday evening at the Fairview Middle School gym.
The Dec. 3 event, originally set to take place on Fourth Street with a tree lighting outside the police station, was moved inside due...
Hartnell College begins search for new leader
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell Community College District on Nov. 19 launched a nationwide search for a permanent superintendent/president to be appointed this spring and start work in July.
Members of the district’s Governing Board voted unanimously at their regular meeting on Nov. 16 to approve...
Soledad residents arrested for multiple burglaries
SOLEDAD — On March 22 and 23, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Patrol Division took reports of a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of Espinosa Road in Salinas. The incidents occurred on back‐to‐back days and a...
State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care
GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates.
California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...
Monterey County Dance Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY — A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, “The Nutcracker Ballet” will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...
Greenfield school hosts festival for healthy living
GREENFIELD — Oak Avenue Elementary School hosted a free celebration of active and healthy living for Greenfield students and their families earlier this month.
The April 2 event, called Family Fun Festival, encouraged youth to bring their bikes, scooters and skateboards to participate in...
Greenleaf neighbors unite for community cleanup in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Community organizer Lupita Murillo and the City of Soledad, in collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, brought neighbors in the Greenleaf Estates together to clean up their surroundings on June 5.
They were able to gather more than 475 gallons of green waste...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....
