Photo | Purple paradise grows in King City
A jacaranda tree is in full bloom this July on the 100 block of north Mildred Avenue in King City (above, with the Robert Stanton Theater in the background). Some have said jacarandas wonāt grow in King City, but at least seven have been...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 21, 2023
THEATER AUDITIONS
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures in King City will be hosting auditions for its 2023-24 theater season, which focuses on the human experience and the ways that all types of love can move people to unbelievable kindness. āBoth shows this season are testaments...
Cirque Italia to thrill with epic pirate adventure in King City
KING CITY ā Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving audiences the opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in its brand-new production, āWater Circus,ā with performances set for July...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 20, 2023
LIBRARY SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries is conducting a survey through July to evaluate the library open hours for each community that it serves. The anonymous feedback will help MCFL plan for the future. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/MCFLHoursInput, or find the...
Sun Street completes King City campus with new youth center
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in King City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house.
The June 28 celebration marked the final construction phase of Sun Streetās King City campus at 641 Broadway...
Rancho Cielo receives $5,000 in bus passes for students to get to Salinas campus safely
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class.
āOur school serves many students in South County, and one...
Monterey County literacy programs to receive $920K in federal funding
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County AmeriCorps will receive $920,000 in federal funding for literacy programs in the Alisal Union, Chualar Union, King City Union and Monterey Peninsula Unified school districts.
āAll students deserve a high-quality education, and this funding will help make that possible,ā said...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 14, 2023
CARNIVAL OPENS
SALINAS ā The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival kicks off Friday, July 14, and is open daily from 3 to 11 p.m. through Sunday, July 23, at 295 Sun Way in Salinas. The carnival, presented by Joy-Perās Shoes and Clothing, offers family entertainment during...
Cooling Centers to open amid excessive heat warning for Monterey County this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey is opening Cooling Centers beginning Friday to assist residents living in areas impacted by the Excessive Heat Warning issued for this weekend.
All residents in impacted areas should be prepared for high temperatures (ranging from the 90s to near...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 13, 2023
YOUTH JOB FAIR
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board is gearing up for the City of Soledad Youth Job Fair on Thursday, July 13. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad.
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