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February 8, 2026

ā€˜Happy Hippos’ team wins 3rd annual Battle of the Books

Santa Lucia Elementary School completed its third annual ā€œBattle of the Booksā€ reading competition May 30.

Monterey County Supervisor Lopez continues in leadership role at RCRC in 2025

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was sworn in as immediate past chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on Jan. 8, continuing his leadership role within the organization. Congressman Doug LaMalfa administered the Oath of Office during the installation of...

Ensemble Monterey presents ā€˜A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the ā€œSeason of Dreamsā€: ā€œA Sweet Dream.ā€ This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...

King City High School ag educator named Monterey County Teacher of the Year

Blaise Chaney
KING CITY — Blaise Chaney, an agriculture teacher at King City High School, has been named the overall Monterey County Teacher of the Year, earning the county’s top honor for educators this year and the chance to represent Monterey County in the California Department...

Monterey County issues guidance on Halloween celebrations during Covid-19 pandemic

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MONTEREY COUNTY — With Halloween just weeks away, Monterey County Health Department has issued guidance on how to celebrate safely with regards to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Normal Halloween traditions, such as trick-or-treating, costume parties and showing off decorations, are all under different considerations this...

Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor market’s recovery, however slow and unsteady, is continuing. ā€œThe numbers look encouraging on the face of it,ā€ said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 8, 2022

JUDICIAL SEATS SALINAS — This past Monday, Jan. 31, marked the opening of the Declaration of Intention filing period for judicial seats in the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election. All interested candidates must file their Declaration of Intention no later than 5 p.m.,...

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum hosts outdoor exhibit, fundraiser

KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) hosted a pop-up exhibit and picnic last Sunday, selling 95 lunches, with about half ordered as take-home due to the hot weather. MCARLM staff placed picnic tables in shady areas and under trees for...

SCAR serves up baked potatoes for nearly 200 at Paw-some Party

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its annual Paw-some Potato Party last Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bill Ramus Park in Soledad to benefit the volunteer-run organization.

El PƔjaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County

El PƔjaro Community Development Corporation
SALINAS VALLEY — El PĆ”jaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities. Beginning June 19, El PĆ”jaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs...
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