California bills for affordable housing, reproductive rights and mental health take effect in 2024
CALIFORNIA ā In partnership with the Legislature, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation over the past year to support reproductive rights, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable and protect the safety, health and well-being of all Californians.
āCalifornia is more than just a...
Taylor Farms plans to rebuild Salinas facility after 4-alarm fire
SALINAS ā Multiple agencies from across Monterey County responded to a four-alarm fire that severely damaged Taylor Farmsā food production facility in Salinas last Wednesday.
The 225,000-square-foot building, located in the 1200 block of Abbott Street, had been closed for the winter but was in...
California wins court victory for its net neutrality law
WASHINGTON ā A federal judge on Tuesday cleared the way for California to enforce its net neutrality law, denying a request by telecommunications providers to delay state rules meant to ensure equal access to internet content.
Judge John Mendez of the U.S. District Court for...
King City and Greenfield high schools to reopen in hybrid format this week
SALINAS VALLEY ā High schools in King City and Greenfield will reopen this week with a phased return of teachers and students to classrooms beginning April 15.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Superintendent Brian Walker issued a video update on April 2...
Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations
BAY AREA ā As children and families across the Bay Area prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure back-to-school checklists start with getting children vaccinated.
Vaccines are safe, effective and a routine part of preventative healthcare. Vaccination...
Hartnell College to offer new bachelorās degree in respiratory care
SALINAS ā Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell Collegeās 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.
This program aims to expand on the collegeās successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | July 12, 2020
FOOTBALL FALLOUT
KING CITY ā Board members from King City Stangs Football and Cheer announced June 25 that their teams will not participate in Monterey Bay Youth Football League for the 2020 season. On June 24, the Football League officially suspended the 2020 season due...
A year like no other: Monterey County health officials reflect on coronavirus anniversary
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Representatives from Monterey Countyās hospitals reflected on the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic and the many impacts felt locally during last weekās press briefing.
āThis past year has been very challenging for Monterey County residents,ā said Dr. Edward Moreno, the countyās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 13, 2021
FRESH HIRING
SALINAS ā Fresh Express, the brand leader in value added salads, is hosting on-site job fairs across its five U.S. production facilities on Wednesday, July 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. The company is looking to hire more than 400 new team members...
Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis growers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers to double their canopy size and eliminate a requirement that made permit applicants prove cannabis was cultivated on the property...






















