Tag: community
CHISPA breaks ground on affordable housing project in King City
KING CITY — Construction is underway on a new affordable housing development in King City that will bring 40 two- and three-bedroom apartments to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 22, 2026
$33.2M broadband grants approved for Central Coast expansion
CENTRAL COAST — California Public Utilities Commission has approved up to $33.2 million in grants to expand...
Taylor Farms awards scholarships to 32 students, employees through 2026 program
SALINAS VALLEY — Taylor Farms has awarded scholarships to 32 new recipients through its 2026 annual scholarship program, distributing $575,000 in higher education assistance...
PG&E warns customers of emerging barcode scam
CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new variation of a utility scam that uses barcodes and...
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...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 16, 2026
California Rodeo adds Legacy Team Roping event
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas will make history this year by becoming the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned...
King City teacher honored for impact on students, future educators
KING CITY — A King City teacher has been recognized for her commitment to students and mentorship of future educators as part of the...
Voices of South County | From Community Vision to Lifeline
In 1941, the first hospital opened in King City due to the tenacity and vision of community leaders and a small group of physicians....
Type O blood supply reaches 2-year low, donors needed
CENTRAL COAST — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging blood donors, particularly those with type O blood, to schedule appointments as its type...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 15, 2026
Candidate filing opens for November election
MONTEREY COUNTY — The official candidate filing period for the Nov. 3 General Election opened July 13, with nomination...
