Pinnacles National Park closes to all day-use visitors to slow spread of COVID-19
PAICINES
ā Pinnacles National Park will close to all day-use visitors and vehicles effective
Saturday and remain open only to campers with reservations in response to
efforts from public health authorities to slow the spread of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19).
As
of March 28, the national park, about five miles...
South Monterey County schools consider graduation alternatives
SALINAS VALLEY ā High school graduations across the country have been impacted by the shelter-in-place orders resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and although local schools will not have their June ceremonies as in past years, most have come up with different plans.
South Monterey County...
Salinas Valley migrant families receive gifts this holiday season
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Office of Educationās Migrant Education Program Region 16 provided toys for children and warm blankets for their families last week at school sites in Gonzales, Soledad, Chualar, King City, San Lucas and San Ardo.
āThis is our 10th toy giveaway,ā...
King City partners with House America
KING CITY ā Last fall King City Mayor Mike LeBarre joined other mayors from California and across the United States partnering with House America to tackle the nationās homelessness crisis.
On Sept. 23, the mayors answered Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudgeās call...
Mee Memorial announces winners of National Rural Health Day student poster contest
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the winners of its student poster contest organized to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17.
Open to all South Monterey County public and private school students from kindergarten to 12th grade, the contest centered...
King City Courthouse expands services after years of limited operations
KING CITY ā Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for South Monterey County residents.
The courthouse, located at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, is now open every Tuesday from 9...
Aera unveils new Integrated Operations Control Center
SAN ARDO ā Every time a piston moves on a compressor or warm air passes over oil in a dehydration plant at any of Aeraās field locations, including at San Ardo in South Monterey County, it is all tracked in real time in Aeraās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 28, 2020
TREE RECYCLING
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley residents are being reminded by Waste Management that Christmas trees can either be recycled curbside if cut to fit within the green waste cart with the lid closed on the regularly scheduled collection day, or dropped off for...
SCAR serves up baked potatoes for nearly 200 at Paw-some Party
South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its annual Paw-some Potato Party last Sunday, Aug. 4, at Bill Ramus Park in Soledad to benefit the volunteer-run organization.
Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the Countyās commitment to protecting immigrantsā rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to āKnow Your Rightsā under the U.S. Constitution.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...























