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Operation Santa 2024 brings Christmas cheer to hundreds of South Monterey County families

KING CITY — The spirit of Christmas was alive and well earlier this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, as nearly 600 families from South Monterey County gathered for the annual Operation Santa event. Hosted by Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 19, 2020

OPERATION SANTA PINE CANYON — Pine Canyon Fire Department will host Operation Santa on Sunday, Dec. 20, starting at 6 p.m. The event was rescheduled to the new Sunday time, and Pine Canyon residents can now expect to see the firetrucks pass through their neighborhoods. SENIOR...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 14, 2022

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SOCCER CLOSURE GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department has announced that the Soccer Complex at Patriot Park will be closed from Nov. 14 to Jan. 27 due to maintenance. This work includes reseeding, fertilizing and aerating, which will create even growth and repair of grass during...

Caltrans works to ā€˜Clean California’ on Central Coast

CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach. As part of...

King City veterinarian donates pet waste stations

KING CITY — Four pet waste stations were installed in King City and three in the Pine Canyon area earlier in July, with another two on the way. All seven stations were donations from Dr. Timothy Cheney of King City Veterinary Hospital, who said he...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System board appoints new trustees

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s (MMHS) governing body has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees, responsible for ensuring quality healthcare and financial wellbeing. The new members include Dr. Moneesha Pinto, an internist at the King City Clinic, and Dr. Noah...

Monterey County Rotary Clubs help plant habitat gardens for monarch butterflies

MONTEREY COUNTY — With butterfly populations on the decline, more than 250 Rotarians representing 22 Monterey County Rotary Clubs recently gathered at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Salinas to plant 2.5 acres of monarch butterfly habitat gardens. ā€œOur mission is to increase monarch butterfly...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 3, 2024

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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s scholarship deadline has been extended to April 15. These scholarships are available to graduating seniors in Monterey County who plan to continue their education in agriculture. Applications can be found online at montereycountycattlewomen.org and...

California Rodeo Salinas’ community donations surpass $771K

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas has demonstrated its commitment to the community by contributing $771,020 this year to various local nonprofit organizations, Western industry groups and other community associations. This figure marks a substantial increase of 36% compared to donations made in 2022. ā€œThis is...

Holiday wishes come true for San Ardo families

SAN ARDO — Local oil company Aera Energy and several of its business partners made the holidays brighter for five San Ardo families, including 18 children ranging in ages from 18 months to 16 years. On. Dec. 17, the families received gifts of clothing, toys and household...
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