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Hartnell College welcomes new District 6 trustee
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hartnell Community College District (HCCD) Governing Board recently welcomed Cesar Iracheta as Trustee for District 6. Iracheta took the oath of office during a board meeting held July 9 at the Hartnell College main campus in Salinas. District 6 encompasses the cities of Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad...
Two Open Ground Studios artists have been covering the county with colorful murals.
There’s a new mural in Seaside. It decorates the Open Ground Studios’ building, bringing more color and interest to passing drivers and pedestrians along Fremont Boulevard. The mural is by two Open Ground artists – Paul Richmond and Brenda Scettrini-Saglio – and is just one of 13 the duo recently finished in various locations around Monterey County in a campaign they call Community Colors.
California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their gender identity in class. The post California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups appeared first on KION546.
Death of Kayeleigh Gammill in Monterey County, California still a mystery almost 2 years later
There’s a rule in the Gammill household: If you’re out past 11 p.m., call Mom and let her know if you’re not coming home. Jennifer Gammill reminded her daughter, 20-year-old Kayeleigh, of that rule when Kayeleigh left their Salinas, California home around 5:30 p.m. on August 17, 2022. “She’s like, ‘No, no. I know, Mom. I’m just gonna be gone for a couple hours and I’ll be home,’” Jennifer recalled. “And I’m like, ‘OK, fine. No worries.’”
Monterey County's last typewriter repair man, Jerry Wallace, dies at 82.
Although he attempted to retire some 20 years ago, Jerry Wallace of Salinas kept working until the end of his life. A dedicated typewriter repairman, customers would keep calling and finding him and bringing their typewriters in, after every other repair person closed up shop. Wallace died on June 19,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 17, 2024
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, July 17, in Greenfield. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Library Branch, 315 El Camino Real. Residents are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about the community and county government.
Ex-employee charged with 1991 cold case murders at Prunedale restaurant
PRUNEDALE, Calif. — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Tuesday the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of a Pruendale restaurant owner and his mother-in-law in 1991. Ira Ulyesses Bastian, 85, currently a Fresno resident, is charged with the murder of George Smith, 67,...
SPCA offers $1K reward for information on cat shooting incident in Soledad
SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad. On July 4, a Good Samaritan found the young brown tabby cat on Crestfield Street, near Soledad High School. The 1-1/2-year-old cat had been shot in the leg with a pellet gun, her severely injured leg broken and dangling. The finder rushed the cat to the SPCA for care.
Northridge Mall in Salinas is celebrating 50 years, and filling a vacant building.
The demise of the American mall was well-chronicled even before the Covid-19 pandemic – a growing number of shoppers prefer to buy what they want online without getting off the couch. When pandemic-related regulations forced indoor spaces to shut down, many thought that spelled doom for malls. But a...
Salinas saddles up for the California Rodeo Salinas with a week of festivities
SALINAS, Calif. — Preparations are in full swing at the Sports Complex in Salinas for the much-anticipated California Rodeo Salinas, with local businesses and food vendors ready to serve the community. "We actually love coming to Salinas. Y'all's weather is amazing. The rodeo committee here is one of the...
California Rodeo Salinas: Wednesday Night Daysheet, Big Week Bull Riding
There is no better way to get things rolling in Salinas than the extraordinary Big Week Bull Riding. It all gets started with the No. 2 man in the world while the No. 1 cowboy will bring up the end. BULL RIDING. Clayton SellarsSnow Bear. Cooper JamesTrevor Reiste. Trevor ResiteEntitled...
Vegetation fire burning just off Highway 101 at the Crazy Horse Canyon onramp
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- There was a vegetation fire on NB Highway 101 and the Crazy Horse Canyon onramp in Salinas on Wednesday afternoon, said CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE also said that the Horse Fire was at one acre before being reduced to 1/8-acre and contained. It originally had a slow rate of spread.
Attempted murder being investigated at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said they are investigating an attempted homicidal fight between inmates. This alleged incident occurred on Friday at around 9:37 a.m. Salinas Valley State Prison staff were in the recreation yard and saw two inmates "striking" another inmate with a...
Missing teen in Salinas last seen in June
SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Police Department published a post on Tuesday asking for the public's help finding a missing teen. Cristobal Lopez Vazquez, 15, was first reported missing on June 30 following an argument with his father. He is 5 feet tall and weighs around 105 pounds. He...
Garcia crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024
SALINAS — Temecula’s Vianette Garcia has been named Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024. The competition, held July 6-7 at the Salinas Sports Complex, saw Garcia (Miss Rodeo Norco Horseweek) and four other contestants vying for the title: Kyndal Castle (Miss Folsom Pro Rodeo), Summer Fanning (Miss Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo), Lillian Kier (Miss Clovis Rodeo) and Kate Richardson (Miss Bulls Only Rodeo).
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