SPCA Monterey County hosts ‘Spring Into Love’ adoption event May 3-5
MONTEREY COUNTY — Spring has most definitely sprung, and love is in the air. Find a lifetime of love during SPCA Monterey County’s Adoption Event this Friday through Sunday.
During the May 3-5 event, the community gets to pick the adoption fee for all pets...
Big Sur coastal highway remains closed for emergency repairs
MONTEREY COUNTY — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast will remain closed between Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County and Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn in Monterey County while emergency rockfall and debris removal take place, officials announced Tuesday.
Caltrans has initiated a $1.3...
Monterey County makes progress toward reopening businesses
SALINAS VALLEY — Cities within Monterey County continue to move toward reopening in slow phases, with recent guideline changes from the state meaning different, and often easier, hurdles to pass in order to ease restrictions.
“Under the previous criteria, the county would not have met...
New documentary about local 8th graders’ trip to see ‘Hamilton’ debuts Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY — It was an extraordinary idea that Monterey’s nonprofit Dan and Lillian King Foundation’s board member, Marc Del Piero, had: How about giving every eighth grader in Monterey County the opportunity to go for free to see the historical musical “Hamilton: An...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Nov. 29, 2020
PHOTO CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has a “What are you thankful for?” photo contest ending Nov. 30. Participants can share a post on the library’s Facebook or Instagram page and use the hashtag #emcfl when they post, saying what they’re thankful...
Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentine’s Day outreach for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection.
As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...
BMX riders flaunt skills in South Monterey County
SAN LUCAS — Prior to winter break and the recent storms, Chris Hughes of the X-Games and Lennie Westfall of Nickelodeon Games performed gravity-defying twists and tricks on their BMX bikes for San Lucas and Bradley students at San Lucas School.
The dual-campus audience ages...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 13, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. The best cooks in town will prepare salads and lunch...
