Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 26, 2025
FREE PHONES
SALINAS ā Alliance on Aging (AOA) provides services and resources that address the challenges and opportunities for older adults in Monterey County, one of which is needing a cell phone for everyday activities. AOA is inviting seniors to come and get a free...
King City community comes together for 2025 Trashion Show, āOnce Upon a Timeā
KING CITY ā Alliance on Aging hosted its highly anticipated 2025 King City Trashion Show, themed āOnce Upon a Time,ā last month inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds.
The Feb. 20 event drew a crowd eager to witness a spectacular showcase of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 19, 2025
SPARTANS PARADE
GONZALES ā A parade celebrating the Gonzales High School varsity boysā soccer team is planned for Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. (NEW TIME), starting and ending at Spartan Alley off Fifth Street ā the circular route includes Elko Street, Fairview Drive and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 19, 2025
EDUCATION COHORT
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The 2024-25 Inside Education Monterey County Cohort will begin its next tour on Friday, Feb. 21. Guests who sign up to experience this unique hands-on experience will dive deep into the topic of Career Technical Education and Project-Based Learning in...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentineās cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā This Valentineās Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentineās cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
āThis simple act of kindness aims to bring...
Bradley Union School District hosts regional Career Fair this Friday
BRADLEY ā Bradley Union School District is hosting a regional Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 21, at Bradley School, 65600 Dixie St., in Bradley, and students, families and community membersĀ from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties are invited to attend.
The event, from 10 a.m....
Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan officially adopted
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan has been officially adopted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors and the city councils of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City.
āThis milestone marks a significant achievement in efforts...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies this spring
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by vehicles as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āTragically, many babies slowly starve or...
Artichoke Festival 2025 returns to its roots in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year.
Set for June 14-15, the annual festival will take place at the Monterey County Sheriffās Posse Grounds in Salinas, a move...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 14, 2025
DONORS NEEDED
CENTRAL COAST ā The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types ā especially those with type O negative blood ā...