RITZ GALA
KING CITY — Sol Treasures will host its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. This year’s event is Vegas themed, called “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and will feature classic rat-pack style entertainment, a steak dinner by the Young Farmers, and silent and live auctions. Call Sol Treasures at 831-386-9809 to make reservations, or get tickets online at soltreasures.com/event/puttin-on-the-ritz.
GANAS GUESTS
SALINAS — New episodes of “Ganas — Leading from the Heart” podcasts are scheduled for November. On Nov. 1, the podcast welcomed Haley Jones, a Santa Cruz native who led Stanford to the NCAA championship earlier this year. On Nov. 15, the guest will be former NBA player Tony Farmer, who is now a noted entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. Finally, the month rounds out on Nov. 29 with guest Jesse Pruitt, the Stanford men’s basketball team assistant coach who this year begins his sixth season on The Farm. “Ganas” episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, or through the GBA website gilbasketballacademy.com.
ANGUS MEMBERS
SOLEDAD — Hambey and Vosti Cattle of Soledad are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its entities help members advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.