Monterey County library, residents create face masks to combat coronavirus
SALINAS VALLEY — The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has
caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering one’s
face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and
worldwide level.
This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...
Soledad Pharmacy to close after more than a century
Soledad Pharmacy, a staple business in Soledad, is set to close this month after about 110 years. The pharmacy will be merging patient files with CVS Pharmacy in the Soledad Mission Shopping Center.
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.
Fairy garden workshop blooms at Eden Valley
Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called “fairy gardening.”
County supervisors to speak at library meet-and-greet series
The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries will be holding a series of Meet and Greet events in May throughout the county to discuss countywide literacy efforts.
Salinas Valley Half Marathon ends after 9-year run
Salinas Valley Half Marathon has run its course after nine years, as the Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced this week that the race will be discontinued due to declining participation.
Words to live by
Third-grade students were given a treat last Friday as they received dictionaries from the Greenfield Rotary Club.
Police investigate New Year’s Eve murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Detectives from the South County Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide that occurred New Year’s Eve in Greenfield.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/police-investigate-new-years-eve-murder-in-greenfield/
Lake Nacimiento closed to visitors over COVID-19 concerns
BRADLEY — Monterey County Resource Management Agency has announced the closure of the resort and recreational area at Lake Nacimiento effective April 2 over concerns related to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
“Due to governmental restrictions and in light of cases occurring near...
Foods Co to no longer accept VISA credit cards
Foods Co Supermarkets recently announced that its 21 stores and five fuel centers in Central and Northern California, including stores in Soledad and Salinas, will no longer accept VISA credit cards as a form of payment, effective Aug. 14.
