Community Foundation for Monterey County president/CEO to retire in 2026
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in 2026 after a 16-year tenure.
āIt has been an honor to be part of the CFMCās family,ā Baldwin said. āMonterey County...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 11, 2023
SENIOR SERVICES
MONTEREY COUNTY ā For more than 35 years, the attorneys and advocates for Legal Services for Seniors (LSS) have provided free legal assistance and representation for those 60 years or older across Monterey County. In the 2022 calendar year, the organization helped 1,714...
The āCalifornizationā of the Olympics
Stop me if youāve heard this one before: If California were its own country, it would rank fifth in an Olympic medal count.
Dr. Bill Mallon, who had recently landed in Tokyo when I reached him by phone this week, couldnāt say for sure whether...
California set to extend eviction protections
California renters teetering on the edge of homelessness may now be able to breathe a small sigh of relief as lawmakers move forward a last-minute deal extending eviction protections through Sept. 30.
āEven though our state has reopened, hundreds of thousands of Californians are grappling...
Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD ā All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the āVery Highā fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type.Ā Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
La Plaza Bakery honored for new healthy, plant-based dishes
KING CITY ā All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.
āIām thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this...
Salinas Valley McDonaldās franchise awards scholarships to 20 employees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local McDonaldās owner/operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 20 employees and their children of McDonaldās restaurants in the Salinas Valley.
This yearās recipients received between $1,000 and $3,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or cost of attendance...
Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City.
Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in todayās country class, had his debut single āTake It On Backā hit...
Monterey County begins Covid-19 vaccine rollout
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County last week received its initial supplies of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination, a total of 2,925 doses, and expects this week to receive its 4,700 doses of the Moderna vaccine.Ā
Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been allocated 500 doses of the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 19, 2021
MAP REVIEW
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A public hearing to review draft maps for Monterey County Supervisorial district boundaries is set for Saturday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Monterey County Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) will conduct the joint hearing to...























