Sgt. Avery becomes first Greenfield Police officer to complete FBI National Academy
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has announced that Sgt. Theodore āTeddyā Avery graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy on March 13, in Quantico, Va., marking the first time an officer from the department has completed the program.
The FBI National Academy...
Monterey County seeks community input on āVision Zeroā safety plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is launching a series of public workshops next week to gather community input for its upcoming āMonterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan,ā a comprehensive initiative aimed at making local streets and roadways safer for...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmate gets life sentence for murdering fellow inmate
SOLEDAD ā Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Jaime Demicio Romero, 32, was sentenced to serve a term of 45 years to life in prison, after being convicted of second-degree murder, announced Monterey County District Attorneyās Office on April 24.
Romero was also convicted of personally...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 9, 2025
ANIMAL CAMP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County has announced that registration is now open for its annual Summer Animal Camp. The program, held at the organizationās renovated Claire Jacobson Learning Center on the SPCA campus, offers children the opportunity to engage with animals through...
Gonzales celebrates 2025 Cinco de Mayo with festival and crowning
GONZALES ā Gonzalesā Central Park was alive with activity last Sunday for the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival.
The May 4 event, sponsored by Pueblo Unido De Tateposco and the City of Gonzales, featured a variety of entertainment and attractions.
Attendees enjoyed a childrenās area, food...
Gonzales High junior raises Heritage hog for 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has announced Valeria Beltran, a junior at Gonzales High School, as the recipient of the 2025 Heritage Foundation Scholarship.
As this yearās winner, Beltran will raise the official Heritage Animal, a hog she has named āZero,ā and...
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Bingo Market in Soledad signs on as U-Haul dealer
SOLEDAD āĀ U-Haul Co. of California has announced that Bingo Market signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Soledad community.
Bingo Market at 945 Monterey St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and Spanish-speaking employees.
Normal business hours...
Greenfield man indicted for child sexual exploitation
GREENFIELD ā Nathaniel Ray Diaz, 21, of Greenfield, was arraigned April 21 after a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment that charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted receipt of a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct,...
Agency launches water pilot program for rural residents in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) has announced the launch of its Water Efficiency Pilot Program to help rural residents improve water efficiency and contribute to sustainable groundwater management.
The Salinas Valley, like much of California, relies on groundwater for residential,...
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Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California...
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo ā itās a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of...