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Salinas Residents Talk About New Police Tax

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 3:44pm

The Committee of Salinas Residents behind an effort to support a means of funding more police officers & build a new police station has planned a Community Meeting for Monday, June 3rd at 6:15PM, 2013 at Cesar Chavez Elementary – 1225 Towt St., Salinas CA 93905.

The committee consists of a broad base of supporters including leadership from business, labor, neighborhood associations and taxpayer groups. As discussed to this point, the measure will include a sales tax to fund the construction of a new police station along with funding for additional police officers and possible support for the fire department. The measure would include an oversight committee and protection against cuts to existing police funding that could result due to the new tax. Translation will be arranged for during the meeting.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings in Salinas

Submitted by Central Coast News on Tuesday, May 7th, 4:15 pm

Join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Meetings every Tuesday

Weigh-Ins 9:30am-10:15am

At Salinas Salvation Army Building

2460 North Main Street

Salinas, CA 93906

For more information call Bunny Charlesworth at (831) 449-4544

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Open Recruitment for Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Submitted by Brooke
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 5:56pm

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office is opening recruitment for Deputy Sheriff’s Trainees (Entry Level) starting April 25th at 4:30 p.m. This will be the first time in three years the Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for "Entry " level candidates. Prospective candidates will be required to pass written and physical tests as well as a background investigation. If an applicant is selected then they will attend a local police academy representing the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office.

We are also accepting applications from those persons currently enrolled in a police academy.

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Public Meeting Planned To Tackle New Police Tax

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 6:19pm

SALINAS, Calif.- The lines in the sand are already starting to develop surrounding a possible tax to build a police station and hire more officers in Salinas, according to one Salinas city council member. 

A Community Meeting is planned with the Salinas Chief of Police to better understand the gravity of the situation, according to council member Steve McShane.

The Committee of Salinas Residents supports funding more police officers and building a new police station. It has planned a Community Meeting for Monday, April 29th at 6:00PM, 2013 at Temple Beth El Church – 1212 Riker St., Salinas CA 93901.

The committee consists of a broad base of supporters including leadership from the recently successful Measure E Committee along with folks from business, labor, neighborhood associations and taxpayer groups.

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Authorities Stepping Up Security For Big Sur Marathon

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 6:12pm

BIG SUR, Calif.- Local law enforcement agencies want to assure the public that safety is their top priority at the Big Sur International Marathon in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy.

The California Highway Patrol is working with the Big Sur International Marathon and several other agencies including the California Emergency Management Agency, Cal Fire, Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Monterey Police Department, Sand City Police Department, and Monterey Peninsula Airport Fire Department. CHP said they are providing maximum security for this weekend's event.

"The collaborative goal is to ensure the marathon is a safe, fun, enjoyable event for spectators and participants alike," said Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller in a CHP news release.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, April 22nd, 1:33 pm

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has endorsed a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place at the California Highway Patrol Office, Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from 10am-2pm.

 

The Hartnell Nursing Students Class of 2013, DEA, and the California Highway Patrol want members of the public to turn in unused and/or expired prescription medication for safe disposal.

 

Location:

California Highway Patrol

960 E. Blanco Road

Salinas, CA 93901

Tel. (831) 796-2100

 

 

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Students To Compete In Special Olympics

Submitted by Jasmine Viel
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 4:36pm

Students from the Monterey County Office of Education and from districts throughout Monterey County will participate in the annual Special Olympics of Northern California Track and Field Day Event on Friday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to early afternoon at North Salinas High School located at 55 Kip Drive in Salinas.

Opening ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. followed by the parade of student athletes around the track. Schools and students will compete in a variety of events, including the ball throw, standing long jump, turbo javelin, and multiple wheel chair races and running events throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Special Olympics Northern California provides athletic opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, instilling the confidence they need to succeed in life.

 

 

 


 

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