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February 1, 2026

Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday. Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...

$33M in college savings available for youth in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures of Monterey County have announced a collaboration with CalKIDS, a fund in California that provides free college savings accounts for millions of children. In Monterey County, there are more than 64,000 qualified children with $33 million...

Lake San Antonio reopens after fish die-off event

BRADLEY — County of Monterey Parks and Lakes Division, Environmental Health Bureau and Water Resources Agency staff reported Monday that data and testing results from water samples taken in the wake of a massive fish die-off at Lake San Antonio were ā€œinconclusive,ā€ but that...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 24, 2024

News Briefs
OPEN HOUSE GREENFIELD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez is hosting the fourth annual District 3 Open House on Thursday, July 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at his main office at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. During this time,...

Gonzales alum to begin residency program in child neurology

GONZALES — Diana Nielsen, a 2015 graduate of Gonzales High School, will be starting a five-year residency program in child neurology at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Once she completes this, she will be a pediatric neurologist doctor. After high school, she attended UCLA and...

Arts Council for Monterey County awards 19 local artists with individual grants

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants. These grants provide vital support to artists, enabling them to create new works, connect with diverse audiences, and enhance the cultural experiences of residents and visitors alike. Artists...

Salinas Valley student wins 2024 Dream of Flight Scholarship from MPI Jet

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley resident Fatima Abed was recently awarded the 2024 Dream of Flight $1,000 Scholarship from MPI Jet for her essay detailing her challenging journey to learn English and pursue higher education. Her inspiring story of determination and perseverance stood out among...

Heat and air quality advisories in effect for Friday

BAY AREA — High temperatures and hazy skies are in the forecast for much of the Bay Area on Friday, prompting advisories for both heat and air quality. Warmer temperatures that began Thursday are expected to persist through next week for the region, according to...

Columna de Invitados | ¿Por Qué Los Residentes de California Deben Dejar de Arrojar Bolsas PlÔsticas a Sus Botes de Reciclables?

Si usted va de compras con frecuencia, lo mƔs probable es que guarde sus bolsas de plƔstico para compras debajo de su fregadero o las conserve dobladas para un uso futuro en su hogar. Pero, asƭ como son convenientes, las livianas bolsas plƔsticas de...

Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show

SOLEDAD — Despite soaring temperatures, the City of Soledad successfully hosted the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser. ā€œHuge thank you to all the people, groups and organizations that helped make Hot Summer Days 2024 successful,ā€ stated the City on social...

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CDCR officials investigating Salinas ValleyĀ State Prison inmate’s Jan. 29 death as...

SOLEDAD ā€” California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Jan. 29 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about...