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Sealcoating project on 3 Monterey County roads begins this week

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MONTEREY COUNTY — A sealcoating project on Blanco, Reservation and River roads in Monterey County will begin Wednesday, May 29, announced the County of Monterey. This work will take place on the following roads over the next two months: Blanco Road, from Davis Road to Luther...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 29, 2024

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TENNIS COURT GREENFIELD — The tennis court at the Greenfield Community Park is now available for play. To preserve the court and keep equipment in the best conditions possible for players, the Greenfield Recreation Department will require community members to fill out a free tennis...

Monterey County residents invited to share thoughts on tourism and community impacts

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MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, is conducting a Resident Sentiment Survey and hosting a Community Input Forum to better understand the community’s opinions on the impact of visitors to the area and understanding of the County’s tourism...

Rancho Cielo secures $1M for culinary school expansion

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SALINAS — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren presented a check appropriated by Congress for a community project totaling $1 million to the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus on May 10 to help expand the Drummond Culinary Academy. ā€œWorkforce development programs matter — they help provide people with the...

Salinas native hired as general manager of Salinas Sports Complex

Salinas Sports Complex Barbara Causley
SALINAS — Salinas Sports Complex, home of the California Rodeo Salinas, has hired Salinas native Barbara Causley as its general manager. Most recently, holding the title of Velocity Tour manager with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Causley was born and raised in Salinas and has...

California Rodeo Salinas sets inaugural Junior Rodeo for June 9

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SALINAS — California Rodeo Association has announced its first-ever Junior Rodeo, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. ā€œThis event underscores the Association’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars while...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 24, 2024

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DUTCH BROS OPENS SOLEDAD — Dutch Bros Coffee is opening its first location in Soledad on Friday, May 24, at 526 Nestles Road. Drinks available include specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink and Nitro Cold Brew coffee. Hours are...

Salinas City Elementary School District launches electric bus fleet

Salinas City Elementary School District electric bus
SALINAS — Salinas City Elementary School District (SCESD) has added 10 new electric school buses and 10 new electric bus chargers to the District’s school bus fleet. The new buses will primarily serve students with special needs, improving the students and drivers’ experience by providing...

Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023

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CENTRAL COAST — Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Ā  In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...

Thousands celebrate ā€˜Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrills’ at 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair

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SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 40,000 people attended the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair over the course of its four-day celebration in South Monterey County last week. Under the theme, ā€œGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrills,ā€ the 2024 Fair once again provided family-friendly activities and entertainment...

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