CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State Prison as homicide
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At about 5:15 p.m., staff observed Orlando Ochoa assaulting Israel Mendoza and responded by utilizing chemical...
Alliance on Aging offers free tax preparation services
MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging has announced the return of its free tax preparation services for older adults and people with disabilities, beginning Feb. 2.
The program is available to adults age 60 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, and is designed...
King City Recreation Department receives grant for swimming
KING CITY — King City Recreation Department was chosen as one of 102 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2022.
The USA Swimming Foundation has awarded a total of $898,184 to programs...
King City to crack down on illegal fireworks for Fourth of July
KING CITY — The City of King is reminding the community about its current fireworks regulations.
Fireworks may only be discharged from noon on June 28 through 10 p.m. on July 4. Only safe and sane fireworks purchased from permitted fireworks stands are allowed. All other fireworks...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 13, 2023
YOUTH JOB FAIR
SOLEDAD — 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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City of King temporarily leases site for Italian food truck
KING CITY — City of King in partnership with the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture have encouraged the owners of Luigi’s and Pastability’s to open an Italian restaurant in King City.
“A desire for more variety of businesses scored as a high priority...
King City Blue Ribbon 4-H members decorate stuffed animals for Greenfield seniors
SALINAS VALLEY — On Jan. 2, Greenfield City Councilmember Yaneli Martinez delivered 90 stuffed animals to seniors at Greenfield’s Magnolia Place Apartments, and some were also given to children from their community.
“Thank you for trusting me with this amazing opportunity! All the seniors couldn’t...
King City High School celebrates Class of 2020 with drive-through graduation
KING CITY — Class of 2020 graduates from King City High School celebrated their completion of secondary education with a drive-through ceremony last Friday at the campus’ Broadway parking lot.
Students arrived in family vehicles, then walked up a stage with cardboard cutouts of dignitaries...
