Monterey County Fair Seeking Sponsors for 85th Annual Fair Set for Sept. 3-6, 2021

  The 85th Annual Monterey County Fair, set for Sept. 3-6, 2021, is looking for sponsors of the fair, which will also include sponsorship of the Monterey County Fair Livestock Show on Aug. 25-28, 2021. 

Monterey, CA, February 23, 2021 — The 85th Annual Monterey County Fair, set for Sept. 3-6, 2021, is looking for sponsors of the fair, which will also include sponsorship of the Monterey County Fair Livestock Show on Aug. 25-28, 2021.  

Sponsorships are available at these levels: $300, $500, $750, $1,500, $2,500, and $5,000, or Sponsor of the Day. Benefits of sponsorship depends on the level of sponsorship. For example, at the $5,000 level, benefits include inclusion of your company’s logo in the fair website, fair program, social media, e-newsletter, official poster and thank-you ad. It also includes a banner display, marquee message and admission passes to the fair. By comparison, the $500 level includes thank-you ad and banner display. 

The fair’s theme this year is “Fair Fun in 2021,” and will be held at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 85th Annual Monterey County Fair, please contact Kelly Violini at kelly@montereycountyfair.com or call (831) 372-8106. 

About the Monterey County Fair & Event Center

The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is a state-owned multi-use facility that features four large banquet rooms, two outdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. 

For more information, contact the Fair Administration Office, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or go to www.montereycountyfair.com  for more information.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
The Buzz PR LLC
Salinas, CA
(831) 747-7455
https://montereycountyfair.com/

Fuel Prices are Rising Fast! Save Fuel while Reducing Carbon Pollution – ECOFuelMax

  Experts predict the national average of gasoline and diesel fuel will reach or surpass $3.00 per gallon in the next few weeks/months. Everyone has heard our leaders say stop Fossil Fuels. 

Boca Raton, FL, February 25, 2021 - Experts predict the national average of gasoline and diesel fuel will reach or surpass $3.00 per gallon in the next few weeks/months. Everyone has heard our leaders say stop Fossil Fuels.  

Automobile and Truck owners can take action utilizing the proven technology of electrolysis. Over the last 15 years the ECO Fuel System a Guaranteed solution has shown to make fuel burn cleaner and more efficiently. No Chemicals, No maintenance and no Warranty issues. 

A cleaner burning fuel produces less Carbon Dioxide and Particulates that clog a diesel motor. Gasoline motors show increased power, fuel savings and increased sustainability. Vehicles that use the ECO Fuel System can reduce Carbon Pollution 40% to over 70%.         

Why do County Governments refuse to take action? In South Florida a select Democratic led County to be named later, has been testing the ECO Fuel System for over 4 years never imagining it would work. The County on 10 ECO Filters has reduced downtime and has saved thousands of dollars per year. The County Commissioners and Mayor, influenced by their Fleet Professionals selectively stated that unless a product is manufactured approved it cannot be used. They are aware that Homeland Security, NASA and the US Army as well as hundreds of School Districts have been successfully using the system for over 10 years. 

Products like batteries, brakes, windshields, hoses, tires and filters to name a few that are not Manufacture approved aftermarket products are purchased regularly by these same counties. The ECO System is CARB approved and will not affect any emission systems or affect any warranties. The County Commissioners and Mayor have  stated they are in favor of reducing Carbon Pollution, but refuse to implement a product proven by their own tests to reduce Carbon Pollution/Particulates (40%-70%+). Their refusal to act has cost their County a million dollars or more annually and tons or Carbon released into the air. On their 10 Transit Buses the ROI was less than 20 days.   

For personal or financial reasons, Politicians and Municipal Leaders intentionally neglect to take action to help reduce Pollution and save Taxpayers money for the benefit of manufactures and their donations. Is money more important than the future well being of our children? Untold millions if not Billions of Dollars have been spent and wasted on research and studies. Example: Medicare paid 35 million dollars to 118 medical clinics in the USA that do not exist. Where did the money go? 

Electric vehicles are not bad; they have limits and are not readily available for commercial needs. Can Electric cars and Trucks travel more than 300 miles without needing to stop and be recharged? How long does a recharge take? What happens if electricity becomes unavailable? Example: California during the wildfires or recently in Texas with the inclement weather had no electricity; it was blamed on Global Warming. Why do our Political leaders refuse to take action against Climate Change by using today’s existing proven technologies that pay for themselves? Studies are costly and may take years to complete, can we afford to wait. “The Time to Take Action is NOW” B. Obama. 

Our leaders love expensive studies and we the Taxpayers pay for it. Wouldn’t a planned step by step process be best? Let your political leaders, Congressmen and Senators know how you feel. 

A proven tested and guaranteed opportunity for those who want to reduce their operating expenses on their vehicles while reducing Carbon Pollution is available today. Government agencies and municipalities who have been using the ECO Fuel System are proof that it works. A LTL or Garbage Truck can reduce expenses +/-$5,000/yr.; a Municipal Transit Bus can reduce expenses $3,000+/yr. all for a low onetime expense of +/-$395 that can last 20+ years. 

Take action today! If you want to reduce fuel consumption and operating expenses go online ECOIFuelMax.com and see who uses it, test results and reviews. To do a No Risk Test email or call and speak with a human. GO GREEN Burn Clean! 

Contact:
Cary Nagdeman
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
20920 Concord Green Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
(866) 374-0002
info@ecofuelmax.com
http://ecofuelmax.com/

Monterey County Fair & Event Center Sets Date & Theme for 2021 Fair, Sept. 3-6

  The Monterey County Fair & Event Center has set a date of Sept. 3-6, 2021, for the 2021 Monterey County Fair, with the theme, “Fair Fun in 2021!” 

Monterey, CA, February 18, 2021 — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center has set a date of Sept. 3-6, 2021, for the 2021 Monterey County Fair, with the theme, “Fair Fun in 2021!” 

The theme was the winning entry in a theme contest by Cathy Meehan of Watsonville. A poster art contest using the theme, with both adult and youth divisions, is now underway. 

Fair poster entries must be submitted as either a “draft” sketch or full artwork to the Fair office no later than 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, and include the official entry form with entrant’s name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail. Entry forms and official rules are available at www.montereycountyfair.com. Entries can be hand delivered to the fair office from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or mailed to: 

Monterey County Fair – Poster Art Contest

2004 Fairground Road

Monterey, CA 93940 

E-Mail: entry@montereycountyfair.com 

The Monterey County Fair Board of Directors will select and announce the winning entrants and poster art on March 1, 2021. There will be an Adult and a Youth Division winner. One winning entry will be chosen as the official 2021 Fair Poster Art and one will be chosen as the 2021 Entry Guidebook Cover. 

The winner of the 2021 Fair Poster Art Contest Adult Division will receive a $100 cash prize and Youth Division winner will receive a $50 cash prize. Both winners will receive a family package of tickets to the fair, Sept. 3-6, 2021. 

For information, contact the Monterey County Fair & Event Center at (831) 372-5863 email: events@montereycountyfair.com , or go to www.montereycountyfair.com . 

About the Monterey County Fair & Event Center

The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is a state-owned multi-use facility that features four large banquet rooms, two outdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility.

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
http://www.montereycountyfair.com

PG Museum of Natural History Launches Year-long Virtual Speaker series to Echo ‘Changes’ Exhibit

  The series begins on Feb. 25 with featured speaker Dr. Doug Smith, a professor in the Applied Environmental Science Department at CSU Monterey Bay. Dr. Smith teaches watershed science courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including geology, geomorphology and hydrology. 

Pacific Grove, CA, February 16, 2021 - In support of its upcoming new exhibit “Changes,” the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has announced a year-long speaker series as part of its popular Hardcore Natural History program. 

“Changes” will offer layers of interpretation for those who want to dive deeper into a main message: change has occurred, and will continue to occur, in the ecosystems of Monterey County. 

The speaker series will echo those sentiments, focusing on changes in these habitats over time, the impact of humans in these landscapes, and the role of humans in protecting them for the future. Local researchers and advocates will address the science behind current issues facing the coastal, valley and mountain habitats of Monterey County. 

Hosted by the museum, the free webinar series will be held through Zoom on the last Thursday of each month from 6-7 p.m. Presenters will include local environmental scientists and activists making interactive presentations and a question-and-answer session. 

The series begins on Feb. 25 with featured speaker Dr. Doug Smith, a professor in the Applied Environmental Science Department at CSU Monterey Bay. Dr. Smith teaches watershed science courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including geology, geomorphology and hydrology. His talk, titled Sea Level Rise in Southern Monterey Bay: Process, Protection, and Habitat Impact, will discuss how coastal erosion has impacted southern Monterey Bay and its inhabitants over time.  And will examine the impacts we might expect to see on beaches, structures, and endangered species in this coastal habitat in the future.  

Although admission is free, the currently-closed museum encourages audience members to make a contribution to help create future online programming during the pandemic. Audience members must register online prior to the event to receive a link to the webinar. 

For more information visit www.pgmuseum.org/lectures. 

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
http://www.pgmuseum.org

Virtual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit on March 18-19

 The Eighth Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit on March 18-19 will once again deliver in-depth and actionable insights on a range of topics vital to a thriving fresh produce industry – all presented in a virtual format. 

Salinas, CA, February 11, 2021 - The Eighth Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit on March 18-19 will once again deliver in-depth and actionable insights on a range of topics vital to a thriving fresh produce industry – all presented in a virtual format. 

Attendees will be able to view and participate in the online program at no charge. 

A President’s Reception will kick off the summit on the evening of March 18, featuring a 5:30 p.m. Fireside Chat with Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, moderated by Dennis Donohue, director of the Western Growers for Innovation and Technology. 

Dr. Raúl Rodríguez, interim superintendent/president of Hartnell College in Salinas, will open the reception at 5 p.m. with a welcome greeting and brief update on Hartnell’s Agriculture and Business Technology Institute. The college is presenting the Ag Tech Summit in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. 

During the full-day program on March 19, morning business sessions will feature ag tech players and industry leaders presenting on key issues, including workforce challenges and the critical role of education. Afternoon sessions will spotlight “Ag Tech, the View From Mexico and the Americas,” providing a fresh focus on challenges and opportunities in Mexico and Latin America. 

For additional information about this year’s summit, including sponsorship and virtual exhibitor opportunities, please contact Clint Cowden at (831) 755-6702 or ccowden@hartnell.edu. 

For Media inquiries : Scott Faust, Director of Comm. & Marketing, (831) 755-6858, Cell (831) 206-9422, sfaust@hartnell.edu. 

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
http://www.hartnell.edu

Everyone’s Harvest sees dramatic increase in funds distributed through nonprofit’s Market Match program

 Strengthening its mission to provide equitable access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables, Everyone’s Harvest saw a 28-percent increase in funds distributed through its Market Match program in 2020. 

Marina, CA, February 10, 2021 - Strengthening its mission to provide equitable access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables, Everyone’s Harvest saw a 28-percent increase in funds distributed through its Market Match program in 2020. 

“We were thrilled to see that more families than ever took advantage of this program in 2020, and we are also able to double produce purchases for families who received the Pandemic (P-EBT) CalFresh allocation,” said executive director Reid Norris. 

Market Match is California’s healthy food incentive program that matches customers’ federal nutrition assistance benefits (like CalFresh and WIC) at farmers’ markets. The program empowers low-income customers to make healthy food choices and benefits hundreds of small and midsize California farmers.  

In the last 10 years, Everyone’s Harvest has coordinated more than $175,000 in CalFresh purchases for fresh fruits and vegetables. September 2020 was the best month in the history of the Market Match program, as more families than ever now rely on farmers’ markets for healthy, local produce. 

“Not only have we had our most successful year in distributed funds, we've also had great success in assisting those with EBT for the first time,” said Norris, who reported a 57 percent increase in first-time users. “With this increase, we are delighted to ensure food security for those who need it most.” 

For more information, visit www.everyonesharvest.org  or www.marketmatch.org. 

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
http://www.everyonesharvest.org

“Ganas - Leading from The Heart” February Podcasts

  Available at gilbasketballacademy.com/ganas-leading-from-the-heart 

Salinas, CA, February 08, 2021 - Episode 13 (Feb. 8, 2021): From the Fields of Salinas to the Youngest Latino General Counsel 

Guest: Francisco Silva, General Counsel, California Medical Association 

As General Counsel and Senior Vice President for CMA’s Centers for Legal Affairs, Economic Services and Health Policy, Francisco Silva represents more than 50,000 state physicians. 

The youngest of seven children, Francisco was born in Sonora, Mexico, with the family migrating to Salinas when he was 4 years old. Like his siblings, Francisco was expected to work in the agricultural fields alongside his parents, who taught their children the value of hard work and education. Francisco graduated from Santa Clara University and UCLA School of Law in the inaugural class of the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. He has spent a distinguished career speaking up for the underserved. 

Calling himself a “proud immigrant,” Francisco Silva learned the value of hard work and education at an early age. The youngest of seven children, Francisco toiled in the fields in and around Salinas alongside his siblings and parents. Also expected to make it through college, Francisco attended nearby Santa Clara University before graduating from the prestigious UCLA School of Law, where he served as an editor on the UCLA Chicano/a Latino/a Law Review. Always focused on representing the underserved, Francisco is now the youngest Latino General Counsel for the California Medical Association. He serves on the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, California Health Information Partnership & Services Organization and the Gil Basketball Academy. 

Episode 14 (Feb. 22, 2021): Empowering the underrepresented 

Guest: Alma Medina, providing free legal advice and representation to underserved communities 

Alma Medina is a pro-bono attorney in Bonita in Southern San Diego County, where she works to empower individuals in low-income and underserved communities. 

Over a 20-year-plus career as a pro-bono attorney, Alma has worked with La Raza and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, served as an associate with the law firm Connerton, Ray, and Simon, and has served two terms as an alumni representative to Stanford’s El Centro Chicano Guiding Concilio. 

With a mission to empower the underprivileged, Alma has spent a distinguished career as a pro-bono attorney in Southern San Diego County. The Stanford University graduate was inducted into the Stanford Multicultural Hall of Fame during the 2019 reunion homecoming, honoring her work to empower individuals in low-income and underserved communities.

Contact: 
Marci Bracco Cain 
The Buzz PR LLC 
Salinas, CA 
(831) 747-7455 
https://gilbasketballacademy.com/