King City High FFA honored among Californiaās Top 20 Chapters
KING CITY ā For the 10th consecutive year, the King City High School FFA Chapter has been recognized as one of the top 20 FFA programs in California.
This distinction is based on the number of State and American Degrees earned by the students, showcasing...
Scheid Family Wines enters 7th year of 100% wind-powered wines
SALINAS VALLEY ā This Earth Month, Scheid Family Wines celebrates nearly seven years of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy.
The Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, which has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972, is the only winery...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO).
With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational...
Cooling centers open amid heat wave this week in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Residents are advised to stay safe by drinking fluids, remaining...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 2, 2025
MONTHLY MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Cork & Plough Restaurant, 200 Broadway, in King City. The guest speaker will be Cindy Wittstrom, author of the book āWhen...
Friends of Fort Hunter Liggett hosts inaugural Central Coast Military Ball
CENTRAL COAST ā Friends of Fort Hunter Liggett recently hosted the inaugural IHG Army Hotels Central Coast Military Ball at the Allegretto Vineyard and Resort in Paso Robles to honor Central Coast service members.
Friends of Fort Hunter Liggett is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
King City elementary students begin Dual Language Immersion program
KING CITY ā Students from three classrooms at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City have completed their first month of the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program.
The new program, launched this school year, teaches students from all backgrounds in a blend of Spanish and...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Migrant students from South Monterey County participate in Watershed Guardians project
SALINAS VALLEY ā Migrant students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City high schools recently participated in a three-day adventure in citizen science through the Watershed Guardians project, sponsored by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
The Watershed Guardians Project offers students a unique...
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...






















