Salinas Valley events spread holiday cheer to residents
SALINAS VALLEY —
Looking for some holiday cheer this season? More than a dozen community events
are planned this month in South Monterey County for residents to get into the
holiday spirit and celebrate with loved ones.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation hosts its annual Polenta...
Salinas Valley Fair celebrates 75 years of fun
An opening ceremony for the 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is set for Thursday morning to celebrate the milestone anniversary and commence this year’s festivities at the fairgrounds in King City.
Registration extended for countywide Artists Open Studio Tour
Regular registration period for the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour was originally scheduled to end May 5 but has been extended to May 31.
County hosts fair housing workshops for community
A series of three fair housing community workshops are scheduled this month in Monterey, Castroville and Gonzales.
Public meetings to discuss Salinas Valley Recycles’ long-term facility project
The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (aka Salinas Valley Recycles) has released a Notice of Preparation stating its intent to produce an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Long-Term Facility Needs Study
School district unveils new resource centers for community
Greenfield Union School District ushered in two new centers aiding families and literacy in the local community.
SCAR serves up baked potatoes for nearly 200 at Paw-some Party
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its annual Paw-some Potato Party last Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bill Ramus Park in Soledad to benefit the volunteer-run organization.
Local law enforcement takes part in annual Torch Run
King City and Greenfield police departments participated in carrying the Special Olympics Northern California’s “Flame of Hope” through their respective cities last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Greenfield among two new Covid-19 testing sites in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County launched two new testing sites for Covid-19 in Greenfield and Salinas last week, having announced their locations on May 2 in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive for California to open 80 more testing sites.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-and-salinas-among-new-covid-19-testing-sites-in-monterey-county/
Residents reminded to keep pets safe during heat advisory
An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.
