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SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.  After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...

YOUTH COOKING CLASSES GREENFIELD — Greenfield Council Member Yanely Martinez will host a “Cooking with Council Member Martinez” class, with sign-ups officially open. Greenfield youth from 6 years old to 12th grade can participate. For information, contact Martinez at [email protected] or text her at 831-613-6821. SCHOOL...

KING CITY — Holidays are quickly approaching, and King City Rural 4-H is partnering with the Salinas Valley Fair to host a Toy Drive and Coat Drive for those families in need during Christmas in the community. Join them in bringing unwrapped toys and coats...

PANTHER PLEDGE SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is inviting Salinas Valley high school seniors to sign up for the Panther Prep Pledge program through April 16 and complete priority registration for Fall 2021 classes. By pledging online to attend Hartnell this fall, students will receive...

State prison systems across the United States have begun allowing visitors for the first time since the pandemic started, presenting challenges for facilities that want to balance much-needed contact between inmates and their families with the need to limit the spread of COVID-19 in...

FALL LECTURE BRADLEY — San Antonio Valley Historical Association is hosting its annual Meeting and Fall Lecture featuring “Fall at Hesperia Hall,” on Saturday, Nov. 16. The public event will take place at Hesperia Hall, which is located on Bryson-Hesperia Road in Bradley. A meet-and-greet...

EAGLES GROUNDED SALINAS VALLEY — King City Young Eagle’s flight event for local youth has been canceled after multiple postponements due to Covid-19. With no end in sight for the shutdowns and health restrictions, organizers Bill Sabo and Tom Hail were forced to cancel the...

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP SOLEDAD — A free creativity workshop, hosted by Juan Felipe Herrera and Monterey Museum of Art, will take place Friday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Soledad Branch Library, 401 Gabilan Drive. Children of all ages are welcome to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...