More than 8,000 students are enrolled in the Alisal Union School District, that's over 400 more than they expected.

Realtors say more people are buying homes in East Salinas which may be filling up Alisal school district schools.

McShane’s Nursery & Landscape Supply

FREE GARDENING CLASSES

Contact: Whitney H. Phone:  (831) 455-1876

JULY 2011

WHO:             Gardeners and Landscapers of all experience levels 

WHAT: During the month of June, McShane’s Nursery & Landscape Supply will continue to provide weekly FREE classes about gardening and landscaping to folks of all experience levels. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, July 9th- 1:30PM Lawns Made Easy. FREE. RSVP to Jose (831) 455-1369

Saturday, July 16th- 1:30PM Organic Gardening Clinic. FREE.

MONTEREY, CA  (January 1, 2010)  Royal Rose Radicchio of Salinas, Calif. is celebrating National Cheese Lover’s Day (held every January 20th) with radicchio recipes and pairing suggestions.

The increasingly sophisticated American palate has discovered the strengths of radicchio — its alluring color, satisfying bitterness, and refreshing crunch. Nothing compliments the complexity of this Italian chicory better than a rich cheese; like spaghetti and meatballs, radicchio and cheese belong together. Great chefs have long known that we begin the dining experience first with our eyes, and radicchio holds great visual appeal, with its vibrant, wine-colored leaves that brighten any dish. Then comes mouth-feel, and few foods can match this versatile vegetable’s texture that lends a cool, refreshing crispness to the plate.