Monterey County job fair features hospitality industry
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is partnering with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Monterey County Hospitality Association for a virtual job fair on Wednesday, April 20, on the Premier Virtual Online platform.
The event will feature employers in...
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...
County of Monterey receives sonar devices to aid in water rescues
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.
The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 26, 2023
CAR WASH
KING CITY — Sun Street Centers will host a car wash fundraiser to support its Men and Women’s Residential Program in King City on Saturday, May 27. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 641 Broadway St....
General Election 2022: Latest results for South Monterey County, statewide contests
MONTEREY COUNTY — South Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for city councils, school boards and other offices, as well as decide the fate of local measures in the Nov. 8 California General Election.
According to Monterey County Elections, there are...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 4, 2023
BROADBAND SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is seeking information to determine the broadband needs of its residents and businesses through a brief survey. The County of Monterey Broadband Speed Campaign is an initiative for all residents to self-report their internet speed at home, work...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 28, 2022
HALLOWEEN MOVIES
GONZALES — City of Gonzales is presenting a free Halloween movie night at Centennial Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be two movies shown, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at 7 p.m. and “Scary Stories to Tell in the...
Slow Down Move Over event to bring awareness to driving safety
Pete’s Towing and towing companies throughout California are aiming to bring more awareness to the “Slow Down Move Over” campaign, which tries to increase public awareness about safety when passing emergency vehicles on the highway or roadways.
Hartnell College to honor 13 inductees into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District will induct the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 during a luncheon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the college’s main campus at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas.
This will be the 10th annual event for the college.
“For the past...
Photo | Freak storm drenches South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A thunderstorm brought hail, lightning and gusty winds Wednesday evening to inland portions of the Central Coast, including South Monterey County.
Substantial downpours also occurred as the storm moved north through King City and Greenfield along Highway 101 and then past Soledad...