Tag: children and youth
Imagination Library enrolls 2,500 children in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 2,500 Monterey County children have enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library since the free book program launched locally on...
Valley Heritage Firecracker Court makes royal debut in King City
KING CITY — The inaugural Valley Heritage Firecracker Court crowned its first royalty this month, launching what organizers hope will become a long-standing King...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launches in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s...
MacLachlan named new Youth Poet Laureate for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County has named Pacific Grove High School student Anton MacLachlan as the 2026-27 Monterey County Youth Poet...
Car Seat Check Event promotes child passenger safety in King City
KING CITY — Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and...
Salinas Regional Sports Authority named 2026 Nonprofit of the Year
SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17,...
Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases...
First Tee offers free summer camp serving King City students
KING CITY — First Tee Monterey County will host a free summer day camp for King City Union School District (KCUSD) students from June...
Fairgrounds come alive for 2026 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Carnival lights glowed over the midway, children clutched sweet treats and livestock exhibitors proudly guided animals through crowded barns as thousands...
Fort Hunter Liggett marks 85 years with community open house
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett marked its 85th anniversary May 2 with a public open house at Schoonover Airfield, drawing families from across the...
