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March 3, 2026

CDCR investigating deadly force incident at Salinas Valley State Prison

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SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident. On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...

San Ardo School reopens with new Covid-19 safeguards

SAN ARDO — Students returned to in-person instruction Nov. 2 at San Ardo School, one of the first campuses to reopen in Monterey County with new Covid-19 safety precautions and the first to do so in South Monterey County. The waiver, submitted by San Ardo...

SPCA expands free mobile spay/neuter clinics in South Monterey County

KING CITY — South Monterey County is set to benefit from additional free mobile spay and neuter clinics in Soledad and King City organized by the SPCA Monterey County. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA’s veterinary team, these clinics aim to...

MCOE’s Dream Big Monterey: Science of Reading Academy wins 2025 CSBA Golden Bell Award

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MONTEREY COUNTY — California School Boards Association (CSBA) officially named Dream Big Monterey: Science of Reading Academy a 2025 Golden Bell Award winner, recognizing the program’s innovative and exemplary approach to advancing evidence-based literacy instruction across Monterey County. Dream Big Monterey was born out of...

Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2024-25

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Pamela L. Butler has announced that the Honorable Rafael Vazquez has been elected by the bench to serve as the Court’s next Assistant Presiding Judge, commencing his term Jan. 1, 2024. Judge Vazquez will serve as...

Monterey County: Whistleblower lawsuit accuses current sheriff, former undersheriff of official misconduct

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MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 18, 2024

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COLLECTION DRIVE KING CITY — The Community Food Pantry of King City is reminding residents that the Goodwill collection drive will be Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Broadway parking lot at King City High School. The Food...

California adds new equity metric to reopening criteria

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MONTEREY COUNTY — The state of California has implemented new reopening guidelines called ā€œequity metricsā€ in an effort to bring down Covid-19 infection rates in disadvantaged communities and communities of color. The third metric adds another criteria for counties to reopen but has not been...

Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.4M in scholarships for local students

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with donors to help close the funding gap for local students aspiring to attend college, announcing that more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards is available this year. ā€œThese dollars represent a recognition...

Hartnell College informs students of Covid-19 vaccination deadline

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.Ā  After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...
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