Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County is celebrating a heartwarming story of friendship and care among its newest arrivals.
Recently, the center took in two orphaned baby birds — a Western Bluebird and an American Robin — who, despite...
California condors get an assist from an unlikely source: a wind power company
CALIFORNIA — In an unusual — and somewhat controversial — move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades.
The...
Hands That Help SoMoCo hosts fundraiser in support of King City cancer patient
KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo hosted its fourth successful fundraiser on Oct. 22 at the King City Grill, this time supporting King City resident Robin Borzini, who has been battling cancer for many years.
Borzini shared her journey at the event, and her...
Caltrans and TAMC launch innovative adaptive signal control pilot on SR 68
SALINAS VALLEY — Caltrans District 5 and Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) staff recently presented an update on efforts to implement an adaptive signal control pilot project in the Scenic State Route 68 Corridor.
Last October, the TAMC Board of Directors allocated $500,000 in...
PG&E urges 811 calls on National Safe Digging Day as Central Coast sees dozens of utility strikes
CENTRAL COAST — Monday, Aug. 11, was recognized as National 811 Day to raise awareness of the importance of making a free call to 811 before any digging project, large or small.
Whether a property owner or a contractor, calling 811 will help ensure that...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 30, 2021
MEN’S HEALTH
SALINAS — Two board-certified physicians specializing in radiation oncology and family medicine are taking part in the latest Ask the Experts virtual events hosted by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. The free virtual events on Wednesday, June 30, will focus on men’s health...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 19, 2021
Alvaro Mercado of Soledad was named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. This recognition requires students to end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better.
Shelby Gourley of Gonzales was named to the 2021 spring semester...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 3, 2022
WATER RESTRICTIONS
SOLEDAD — In an effort to conserve and reduce water throughout the state, the City of Soledad has implemented temporary water restrictions for residents. Due to the ongoing drought, new rules have been passed by the Governor’s State Water Resources Control Board, including...
Mee Memorial unveils California’s first full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy system
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has unveiled California’s first Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, bringing cutting-edge technology to the region.
As the only hospital in South Monterey County, Mee Memorial is a lifeline for residents — often serving as the first...
