Monterey County literacy programs to receive $920K in federal funding
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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.
“All students deserve a high-quality education, and this funding will help make that possible,” said...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System earns ‘Superior Performance’ in opioid care
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) was awarded the highest rating of “Superior Performance” by the Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll for consistently achieving the highest level of performance, and implementing advanced, innovative opioid stewardship strategies across multiple service lines.
According...
Group replants historic roses at King City High’s new CTE facility
KING CITY — Roses that were planted by Girl Scouts 30 years ago at King City High School have been included in the new landscaping of the school’s state-of-the-art Career Technical Education building, which is set to open in February.
Troop 3157 chose a beautification...
San Ardo and Lockwood students help protect Big Sur habitat
BIG SUR — Before the summer break, eighth-grade students from San Ardo and San Antonio schools returned to share with classmates their experience on a multi-day outing geared to preserving key habitat in Big Sur State Park.
The South Monterey County students joined California State...
Salinas Valley State Prison among facilities placed on modified movement due to surge in violence
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities — including Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad — on modified program in response to a surge in violence against staff and incarcerated persons, effective March...
Gills receive award for dedication to Salinas Valley agriculture and community
KING CITY — In a gathering that underscored the enduring spirit of innovation and generosity in California’s “Salad Bowl of the World,” David and Susan Gill of King City received the prestigious E.E. “Gene” Harden Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grower-Shipper Association of Central...
Fort Hunter Liggett hears about influential women of South Monterey County
JOLON — San Antonio Valley Historical Association provided an insightful presentation on some women who made a positive impact to the community during Fort Hunter Liggett’s second Women’s History Month celebrations on March 21.
Guest speakers Karen Jernigan, Susan Raycraft and Patricia Ashe-Woodfill took turns...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 27, 2022
TEEN NIGHT
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Center is inviting youth ages 13 to 18 to get into the Halloween spirit and attend a spooky Teen Night on Friday, Oct. 28. There will be gaming, karaoke, fortuneteller and a costume contest with prizes from 5 to...
Mee Memorial CEO makes national list of best rural hospital execs
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has been included on a national list of 80 influential rural hospital leaders.
Compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review, the list includes “executives who put their heart and soul into ensuring their more remote communities have...
Third annual Ciclovía comes to King City downtown Sunday
KING CITY — King City is inviting residents and visitors to participate in its third annual Ciclovía, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m.
The event will temporarily close Broadway Street to vehicle traffic in the downtown area, from...
