Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 29, 2024
TENNIS COURT
GREENFIELD ā The tennis court at the Greenfield Community Park is now available for play. To preserve the court and keep equipment in the best conditions possible for players, the Greenfield Recreation Department will require community members to fill out a free tennis...
Monterey County residents invited to share thoughts on tourism and community impacts
MONTEREY COUNTY ā See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, is conducting a Resident Sentiment Survey and hosting a Community Input Forum to better understand the communityās opinions on the impact of visitors to the area and understanding of the Countyās tourism...
California Rodeo Salinas sets inaugural Junior Rodeo for June 9
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Association has announced its first-ever Junior Rodeo, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas.
āThis event underscores the Associationās commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars while...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 24, 2024
DUTCH BROS OPENS
SOLEDAD ā Dutch Bros Coffee is opening its first location in Soledad on Friday, May 24, at 526 Nestles Road. Drinks available include specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink and Nitro Cold Brew coffee. Hours are...
Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
CENTRAL COAST ā Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Ā
In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...
Thousands celebrate āGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrillsā at 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Nearly 40,000 people attended the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair over the course of its four-day celebration in South Monterey County last week.
Under the theme, āGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrills,ā the 2024 Fair once again provided family-friendly activities and entertainment...
Housing Authority warns residents of fake social media posts about Section 8 housing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received copies of misleading ads circulating on social media platforms, luring individuals with promises of āAffordable Housing Programsā or similar enticing titles.
One advertisement stated, āSection 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applicationsā...
Photo | San Lucas students help clean up town
San Lucas School students recently picked up more than 400 pounds of litter from streets around the town in South Monterey County. āGreat job and thanks to all those that helped out,ā stated the school on social media, along with posting the above photo...
Monterey County youth drug education gets a sliver of marijuana taxes, grand jury says
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County collected more than $70 million in marijuana taxes but spent just $93,000 for youth drug education ā the top priority set by residents ā according to a civil grand jury report.
Some of the largest expenditures the grand jury noted...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 22, 2024
TOWN HALL
SALINAS ā Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo will host a County Budget and Housing Town Hall for District 1 residents on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the El Gabilan Library Community Room, 1400 North Main St., in Salinas. A...