Poison detection in wild pigs brings attention to pesticide exposure in hunter-harvested wildlife
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Wild pigs in the Monterey County area were exposed to pesticide bait containing the anticoagulant rodenticide diphacinone, according to findings by the California Department of Fish and Wildlifeās (CDFW) Wildlife Health Lab (WHL) and the California Animal Health and Food Safety...
River Road Wine Trail presents 3rd annual āTunes, Trucks and Tastesā
The River Road Wine Trail presents the third installment of āTunes, Trucks and Tastesā on Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, in Soledad.
From horses to Merrillās Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others
SALINAS VALLEY ā Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen ā a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture.
That dream came true this year...
New electric rideshare service offers transportation for farmworkers, low-income families in Monterey County
KING CITY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez met with a representative from the Latino Equity Advocacy & Policy Institute (LEAP Institute) outside his new District 3 office located at 1011 Broadway St. in King City on Aug. 11.
The LEAP Institute recently launched Green...
South Monterey Countyās first marijuana dispensary opens
GREENFIELD ā South Monterey Countyās first marijuana dispensary has opened for business in Greenfield, selling recreational cannabis products in the area.
Higher Level, a locally owned cannabis retailer with operations in Seaside and Hollister, opened its third location in Greenfield earlier this month. A grand...
Salinas Valley Fair returns with modified livestock show, entertainment
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair 2021 took place with an altered format due to Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines, but it was the first time since 2019 that fair-goers were able to show animals or pick up carnival food in person.
This yearās animal judging...
King City High School Agriculture Department earns state award
KING CITY ā King City High School Agriculture Department has been honored with the prestigious California Agricultural Teachersā Association (CATA) Outstanding 4-6 Person Department Award, a recognition aimed at promoting exemplary middle and secondary programs in agricultural education.
The award celebrates the departmentās commitment to...
Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...
Salinas Valley Groundwater Agency seeks applicants for Advisory Committee to guide sustainable water management
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is now accepting applications for its Advisory Committee, a crucial body responsible for guiding groundwater management strategies in the region.
The committee provides valuable input and consensus-based recommendations to the SVBGSA Board of Directors, playing...
Lavender Creek Co. partners with quilters to bring comfort to local patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Lavender Creek Co., Monterey Countyās local family-run lavender wellness brand, has announced a new partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, providing locally grown lavender for the handcrafted eye pillows donated to CHOMP, Salinas Valley Health, Natividad and the VNA.
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