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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 30, 2026
POETRY CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY — High school students from across Monterey County will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 31, for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud...
Volunteers help recycle more than 500 wreaths from veterans’ graves in...
KING CITY — With the help of local youth and community volunteers, more than 500 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves during December’s worldwide Wreaths...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 28, 2026
JUDICIAL SEATS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Jan. 26 marked the opening of the Declaration of Intention filing period for judicial seats in the June 2, 2026,...
California Rodeo Salinas unveils 2026 commemorative poster
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas has unveiled its 2026 commemorative poster, a striking tribute to patriotism and tradition.
This year’s design features Retired Sgt. First...
‘Every Story Counts’ initiative invites Monterey County library users to share...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will take part in a statewide effort this month aimed at capturing how Californians use and...
Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives
CENTRAL COAST — Local hospitals are urging community members to donate blood during a series of multi-day drives this month, as January typically brings...
Guest Column | Building the Future of Rural Healthcare: Investing in...
As a rural healthcare system here in South Monterey County, it is clear that our long-term strength depends on the next generation who will...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 23, 2026
TRUTH ACT
SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a TRUTH Act presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in its Chambers...
Alliance on Aging hosts first South Monterey County Community Resource Fair...
LOCKWOOD — Alliance on Aging will host its first South Monterey County Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...
Quilt helps bring new mammography technology to Mee Memorial Hospital
KING CITY — More than a dozen years ago, Mee Memorial Hospital faced a familiar challenge faced by many rural hospitals: the need for...
