Hartnell College employees selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
SALINAS VALLEY — Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) has announced that Jackie Cruz, VP of Advancement at Hartnell College and executive director for the Hartnell College Foundation, and Gayle Pitman, Hartnell’s VP of Research, Effectiveness and Success, as two of 40 leaders in the nation selected for the 2025-26...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 25, 2021
Hannah Stuercke of King City was named to the Dean’s Honor List for Fall 2020 at Cedarville University in Ohio. This recognition required Stuercke to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Alvaro Mercado of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2025
WALK FINALE
KING CITY — City of King is hosting the final Blue Zones Project Summer Community Walk this Thursday, Sept. 25. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza on Broadway and Vanderhurst Avenue. Participants can enjoy free snacks, live entertainment, a...
Nearly 100 attend ‘Night at the Museum’ showing in King City
KING CITY — Nearly 100 guests spent last Saturday night at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, which presented its first Halloween Movie Night outside the museum located at San Lorenzo Park in King City.
The Oct. 22 community event featured crafts...
Monterey County opens evacuation sites in Salinas and King City as fires rage on
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has opened an additional evacuation shelter for fire evacuees at Sherwood Hall in Salinas and an evacuation center at the Monterey County Free Libraries Branch in King City, as several wildfires continue to spread throughout the region.
Sherwood Hall, which...
Photos | Community turns out for 2024 King City Ciclovía
KING CITY — Hundreds of community members turned out Oct. 13 for the King City Ciclovía, which transformed the downtown area into a vibrant hub for walkers, cyclists, runners and other forms of non-motorized movement to enjoy the streets safely while promoting a healthier...
Wildfire smoke fills skies over Salinas Valley as Dolan Fire grows to 73,000 acres
SALINAS VALLEY — Smoke from the Dolan Fire has made its way to Salinas Valley, as the wildfire continues to spread east from the Pacific coastline along Highway 1, about 10 miles south of Big Sur.
As of Tuesday morning, the fire has burned 73,089...
Hartnell College hosts Panther Prep Days for high school seniors in April
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College are encouraged to sign up by April 11 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 29-30 and receive priority registration.
During Panther Prep Day events — on April 29 at Hartnell’s...
Schmidts honored with Blue Ribbon Award for beautifying Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Eric and Kim Schmidt of Pine Canyon were honored Thursday evening for the volunteer work they have done to beautify and promote the Salinas Valley Fair in King City.
The couple were presented with a Blue Ribbon Award from the Western Fairs...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s conservation partnership enhances habitat for endangered arroyo toad
JOLON — Earth Day showcases the U.S. Army’s exemplary environmental stewardship in places such as Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), the largest Army Reserve installation, that is a gem not only for military training, but also for its expansive habitat for wildlife and natural resources.
The...
