Soledad’s Eden Valley Care Center earns national quality award
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District’s Eden Valley Care Center has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care.
“Quality of...
Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to South Monterey County for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration...
Commissioners review Paraiso Springs Resort project site
Last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Monterey County Planning Commission held an on-site meeting to review the site for the Paraiso Springs Resort project west of Soledad and Greenfield.
All-around champions named at annual Ranch Rodeo
Last Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo drew 116 participants from the Central Coast and paid out nearly $14,000 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
Soledad student wins Poetry Out Loud competition
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School senior Tawny Hoang earned her spot as Monterey County champion at this year’s Poetry Out Loud competition, held online and hosted by Arts Council for Monterey County.
Hoang competed Feb. 6 against countywide talent from Alisal, Gonzales, Pacific Grove, Rancho...
Gonzales Spartans alum wrestles at national championships
GONZALES — Gonzales High School graduate Maria Lopez completed her freshman year as a wrestler for the Simpson University team with a berth to the National Association of Interscholastic Athletics (NAIA) Wrestling Championships in Jamestown, N.D.
The 18-year-old qualified for the national meet by finishing...
Pinnacles reports canine disease found in dead foxes
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has issued a warning to
visitors about a disease outbreak that affects dogs and other animals after
recently finding several sick or dead gray foxes on park trails.
In a Nov. 7 news release, park staff said one of the foxes
has tested...
Mee Memorial hires new orthopedist for King City, Greenfield clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County.
A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...
California Rodeo Salinas names new directors
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas hosted its annual stockholders meeting last month, welcoming new directors to the board while also appointing advisory and honorary directors.
Fred Hooker, president of the California Rodeo Association, conducted the Oct. 20 meeting and introduced the crowd of almost...
Leaders reflect on Gonzales health facility’s impact
GONZALES — Community leaders recently gathered at the Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness Center in Gonzales to reflect on the significant impact the recently expanded facility has had on community health and wellness in South Monterey County and surrounding region.
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare...
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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....
