Cristian Ponce
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Past articles by Cristian:
Salinas received $1 million to fight violence. What will they do with it?
Salinas has received an investment for $1 million towards violence prevention and intervention in Salinas. → Read More
Want to work in agtech or nursing? Hartnell receives $1 million to help you do it
The award is aimed to provide support for students in agriculture technology and healthcare fields → Read More
City of Salinas gives Fox Theater another extension for repairs
Owner Anthony Lane confirmed on Friday that the extension was granted by the city on Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Salinas parades kick off Big Week
Hundreds lined up South Main Street near Old Town Salinas Saturday night for the Kiddie Kapers and Colmo del Rodeo parades. → Read More
Meet the 24-year-old doctor who went from Salinas to the Caribbean
Brenda Mai grew up in Salinas and ended up in medical school at the age of 19. → Read More
Shelter dogs look for ride home at Harley adoption event
Bikers and non-bikers helped shelter dogs find a new route to their forever home at West Coast Harley-Davidson. → Read More
Even if you're not into ag tech, these 4 innovations are just cool
Ag aficionados gathered on Wednesday and Thursday for the Forbes Agtech summit in Salinas to discover new innovations in the industry. → Read More
Meet the farmworker's daughter who just landed a $350K scholarship to Stanford
Angela Gomez, 17, she'll be the first in her family to graduate from high school, let alone attend college. → Read More
Incarcerated Salinas minors use art to heal, and the program's expanding
The art program for incarcerated youths in Salinas is expanding. → Read More
Salinas Valley faith leaders learn how to help those with mental illness
NAMI Monterey County provided free training on Wednesday at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Salinas to local faith leaders → Read More
Ag company to evict 27 low-income families from Soledad apartments
JV Farms will evict 27 families by October of this year from the purchased apartment complex in Soledad and will bring in H2-A workers in their place. → Read More
Monterey County students McLovin' scholarship awards
A local McDonald's owner has given 13 Monterey County students over $55,000 in scholarships. → Read More
Rancho Cielo grads cook up, construct new futures
The construction academy had 23 graduates and the culinary academy had 17 on Friday. → Read More
Fox Theater given an extension until July for repairs
Owner Anthony Lane requested a 30-day extension on June 8 and was granted that extension on Monday by the city. → Read More
School districts offer free meals for Salinas children, teens this summer
Community members under 18 will have the opportunity to receive free lunch and breakfast at select sites this summer. → Read More
RESULTS: Who is in the lead for State Senate District 12?
The top-two primary election for State Senate District 12 had four candidates vying to advance to the general election on November 6. → Read More
Safe streets, great schools, jobs: We asked Assembly hopefuls to give you their best pitch
Five candidates are up for election for State Assembly District 30, replacing Anna Caballero. → Read More
Tanimura & Antle adds $21.7 million to employee stock ownership plan
This contribution allowed the employee plan to allocate shares of stock to each eligible employee, according to the press release by Tanimura & Antle. → Read More
Want to help honor 800 Monterey County seniors for Father's Day? Here's how.
A local organization is looking to remember all the special “papas” in senior care facilities on Father’s Day and needs volunteers. → Read More
'Where John Steinbeck ate': Sang's Cafe has closed its doors
Sara Sang, a person identifying herself to be James Sang's daughter said both owners James and Donald have decided to retire and close the restaurant. → Read More