Biden takes initial steps to address gun violence
WASHINGTON ā President Joe Biden, calling gun violence in the United States āan international embarrassment,ā took a set of initial steps on Thursday to address the problem, starting with a crackdown on the proliferation of so-called ghost guns, or firearms assembled from kits.
Acknowledging that...
San Lucas school board member arrested on rape charges
SAN LUCAS ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office detectives have announced the arrest of 46-year-old Elvis Deo Sundar of San Lucas on multiple sexual assault-related charges, including rape.
According to officials, the investigation began on June 8 after deputies received a report from a victim alleging...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 16, 2026
WREATH RECYCLING EVENT
KING CITY ā There will be a recycling event for wreaths that were placed on veteran graves in December at King City Cemetery. Volunteers can bring hand clippers and meet at the cemetery, 1010 Broadway, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17;...
Deadline nears for assemblymemberās āThere Ought to be a Lawā Program
CALIFORNIA ā As the state legislature resumed last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas is reminding the public to participate in his officeās third annual āThere Ought to be a Lawā Program.
First introduced in December 2019, the program invites constituents of the 30th Assembly District to submit...
Hartnell College awarded $9.5M grant to support students in agricultural careers
SALINAS ā Hartnell College has been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the USDAās National Institute of Food and Agricultureās inaugural NEXTGEN program.
The official announcement was made during a presentation by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, D.C., on June 20.
āThis...
Expecting the Western Drought to End Soon? Not Likely, Forecasters Say.
Dry conditions across the West that have dashed hopes for a respite from relentless drought are expected to continue across the region into spring and beyond, forecasters said Thursday.
Dan Collins, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a briefing that...
Monterey County, Arts Council unveil āDestination, Salinasā mural
SALINAS VALLEY ā Arts Council for Monterey County and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unveiled a new mural last week at the Monterey County Government Center in Salinas.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 27 for the new public artwork, located in the east...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 18, 2022
HOMEWORK HELP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has many resources to support students as they start school this month. From helpful resources in print and online to useful supplies for school projects, students can also receive online help with schoolwork with Brainfuse HelpNow....
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...
Monterey County DAās Office warns community about scammers impersonating law enforcement
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Office is warning residents of scammers impersonating law enforcement.
āFraudsters may try to trick unsuspecting victims into providing their personal information or sending money by pretending to be law enforcement agents or representatives of other government agencies,ā according...























