Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2025
WINERY DESIGNATED
SOLEDAD ā CRU Winery announced that its tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity and overall well-being. The winery will celebrate this recognition with an event at its...
King City Council approves Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY ā King City Council has approved the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan, along with its associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ā a significant step toward bolstering wildfire safety in the region.
This ambitious initiative, detailed in a 400-page document,...
Monterey County sees strong voter turnout in November election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections has released the final certified results for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, revealing a total of 148,916 votes cast locally.
This marks the second highest total in the countyās presidential election history, with a turnout rate of 69.3%...
Prescribe Safe program combats fentanyl crisis in Monterey County schools
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Montage Healthās Prescribe Safe program has announced a collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) aimed at raising awareness and preventing fentanyl-related overdoses among youth in Monterey County.
The partnership, formalized this summer, will focus on providing critical education, resources...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 12, 2025
JOB FAIRS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Works will host a pair of Multiple Employer Job Fairs this month with various employers from the region. The events are: Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m....
Application period closes March 15 for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $47,500 in educational scholarships last year and the application period for 2025 funds is open.
California Rodeo Salinas started a scholarship program with Hartnell College back in 1986 and recently transitioned the program to the Community...
Cal Water infrastructure upgrade underway in King City
KING CITY ā California Water Service is preparing to complete work on a water infrastructure upgrade this month that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in King City.
The project includes the installation of 1,405 feet of new 8- and 12-inch water main...
Pacific Valley Bank names Eason as president and COO
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer.
Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe.
āSandi is a proven...
Monterey-Salinas Transit receives $450K for customer experience research
MONTEREY COUNTY ā U.S. Department of Transportationās Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will receive approximately $450,000 in federal support for research into new tools and approaches to improve the transit rider experience.
The funding from FTAās Enhancing Mobility Innovation (EMI)...
First Tee ā Monterey County celebrates 20 years of empowering local youth
MONTEREY COUNTY ā First Tee ā Monterey County marked 20 years of empowering local youth through its unique blend of golf and life skills education.
Since its founding in 2004, the organization has reached over 165,000 young individuals, instilling resilience, self-confidence and inner strength that...