Annual Carnival raises money for Gonzales church renovations
GONZALES — La Danza Aztec Dance Group from Soledad and Gonzales performed at the St. Theodore’s Catholic Church Annual Carnival last Sunday, Sept. 29, in Gonzales.
The event helped raise funds for church renovations, including work on the bathroom facilities. Participants at the carnival enjoyed...
WeatherTech Raceway to act as staging area for PG&E storm recovery effort
MONTEREY COUNTY — In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks — in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...
Soledad police investigate fatal shooting Thursday night
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday night.
At around 9:25 p.m. on April 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Vosti Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim, identified as...
Sí, tienes que seguir usando cubrebocas
Como autora profesional de temas de salud y ciudadana preocupada, el dolor de mi corazón se hace más profundo con cada nuevo informe acerca de la devastación causada por el nuevo coronavirus, la causa de un dolor personal y económico inconmensurable (y aún creciente)...
What counts as ‘essential business’ in Monterey County amid COVID-19 stay-at-home order
MONTEREY COUNTY — California residents have been advised to stay indoors, and only leave their home for essential items or services, since the statewide stay-at-home order went into effect March 19 to help combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Essential businesses, however, can stay open...
Monterey County Superior Court announces retirement of Judge Anderson
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court.
In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...
Farmworker resource center set for Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The drive for Greenfield residents seeking county resources will be shortened with the creation of a farmworker resource center.
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of $250,000 on Feb. 1 for the creation of the center in Greenfield. The county allocation...
Monterey County Office of Education breaks ground on Early Learning Program center
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the building of a new Early Learning Program (ELP) center.
The facility, to be named the MCOE ELP Hartnell STEAM Academy, will be built on Hartnell College’s East Campus,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2021
VACCINE CLINIC
GONZALES — The City of Gonzales, in conjunction with Gonzales Rx Pharmacy, will offer a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for youth and students age 12 and older. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the pharmacy, located...
TAMC earns regional excellence award for Salinas Valley Safe Routes program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) recently received the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) “Eureka! Award for Regional Excellence.”
The award was presented during the California Regional Excellence Award Ceremony on March 9 in Long Beach, giving recognition to the...
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Soledad cancels 4th of July fireworks show amid budget constraints
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year, citing budget constraints and the need to prioritize...
