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New Appointment For School Trustee

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 11:40pm

 

Salinas, CA – The Monterey County Board of Education appointed prominent Seaside business leader Mary Claypool to fill the provisional vacancy in Board Trustee Area 6 at a special meeting on November 7.

Trustee Area 6, which is comprised mainly of the cities of Marina, Seaside and Sand City, became vacant on September 12 with the resignation of Byrl Anderson-Smith. The term expires November 2013.

“Education is critical to the health of our nation, state and county. My wish is to ensure all students are offered equal access to an excellent education, and to keep the community informed and engaged. I am passionate about improving the quality and access of education to all students,” stated Claypool on her application.

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Forget Dreaming About Sugar Plums, Drink Them!

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 11:38pm
Forget Dreaming About Sugar Plums, Drink Them!

SALINAS/MONTEREY, Calif.- As a news release put it so eloquently Tuesday, "Immerse yourself in the rustic elegance of Tarpy's Roadhouse located at 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey." Especially during the holidays! 

 Tarpy's Bar Manager Lillia Sosa, has created a new drink for the Holidays called the Sugar Plum made with house made Grenadine and Kappa Pisco served up with a candy rim for $10.  Also stop by and try the Peppermint Martini! Lillia pours equal parts Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Cream de Cacao and Peppermint Schnapps and serves it chilled and straight up. These special Holiday drinks are available for a limited time only.  Holiday cocktails are available from November 1 - December 31st!    
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New Veterans Center for College

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 8:55pm

SALINAS, Calif.- A new Veterans’ Center at Hartnell College will hold open house on Friday. 

 The public is cordially invited to the grand opening of the Hartnell College Veterans Services Center on Friday, November 9, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The new center is located in the Student Center on the Main Campus in Salinas. The Veterans Center is organized as a one-stop shop for Hartnell student veterans and their families to ease the transition from military service to college and civilian life by offering a relaxing gathering place that provides essential services. The center will offer assistance and updated information on any matter of military veteran benefits, college student services, and transition issues that include academic and social support. The center is also the home to the college veterans club.    
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55,000 Lights to Benefit the Homeless

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 8:50pm

SALINAS, Calif.-      It's an event that will include one of the most dynamic holiday lighting displays ever produced in the Salinas Valley.

 Organizers say the light show will impress, but more importantly, it will benefit the homeless and needy.

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Monterey County Veterans of the Year

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012, 3:36pm
Monterey County Veterans of the Year

 

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Salinas Fire Chief Swearing-In

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 3:25pm

 

The Salinas Fire Department will be swearing in its new fire chief November 15. 
The public is invited to attend the Swearing-in Ceremony for Fire Chief Edmond A. Rodriguez at 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the National Steinbeck Center, One Main Street Salinas.  In August, Salinas announced its new fire chief. Rodriguez was Stockton's current deputy fire chief. He took the helm in September. He'lll get nearly $190,000, but that includes a 13 percent reduction fire unions negotiated with the city. He brings more than 26 years of firefighting experience.  The last fire chief, Kim Raddatz, was hired in April 2009, only to leave a year later.         

 

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Councilmember Holds Meeting After Massive Layoffs

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 8:05pm

City of Salinas Community Forum

“Capital One Response”

Salinas, CA – Salinas City Councilman, Steve McShane, announced a “CITY OF SALINAS COMMUNITY FORUM” planned for THIS Thursday, May 10th at 5:30PM, Salinas City Hall Rotunda – 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas CA 93901 today.

 

There has been a growing amount of anxiety and attention from Salinas Residents on the recent announcement for Capital One to leave Salinas by June of 2013.  This meeting will allow for a Community response and discussion on the topic.  Officials from the City of Salinas, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Oldtown Salinas Association and the County of Monterey One Stop Career Center will be on hand.  Various reports of what has taken place and the immediate response plan from the

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