King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals
KING CITY — A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The fundraiser, “Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures,” hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD — Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s historic Tin Barn concludes decades of service
JOLON — Built to weather any storm, the Tin Barn at Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) held its post for decades before completing its final mission in November.
The structure was disassembled on Nov. 17 as part of the installation’s ongoing effort to modernize and support...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks public input on needs assessment
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is seeking public input on the agency’s draft “Measure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Needs Assessment and Program Guidelines.”
The needs assessment is being conducted through Aug. 31 to review the existing transportation services for seniors...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2024
WHITE CANE DAY
KING CITY — King City Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Friday, Oct. 4, with tables set up at Kasey’s Fitness, Safeway and Ace Hardware in King City for monetary donations. The majority of funds collected will benefit...
South Monterey County superintendents discuss plans for reopening schools
SALINAS VALLEY — Three superintendents from area districts recently spoke to King City Rotary Club about how their schools plan to deal with the beginning of the school year and uncertain shift from distance learning to in-person instruction.
Every school in Monterey County must begin...
Services for older adults to be discussed at Monterey County Area Agency on Aging meeting
MONTEREY COUNTY — A presentation on priority services for seniors and an opportunity for the public to make comments on the 2022-23 Area Plan Update will take place at the June 23 meeting of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council.
One...
King City Cemetery tours set for November
KING CITY — Two walking tours of the King City Cemetery are planned for November in connection to All Souls’ Day and Veterans Day.
The tours will be conducted by local historians John and Karen Jernigan. Tours are free of charge, but reservations are recommended.
The...
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