Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 18, 2021
POP-UP CLINIC
KING CITY ā The VIDA Project, Monterey County Health Department and the City of King will co-host a Pop-Up Clinic on Friday, Nov. 19. The free clinic will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division...
SMCJUHSD Public Hearing
Important hearing regarding the South Monterey County Joint Union High School Districtās 2017-18 LCAP and Budget on June 6th...
Historical group sells Jolon painting to Monterey museum
JOLON ā San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) recently sold a watercolor painting of the Dutton Hotel to Monterey Museum of Art after it spent years on display inside Wells Fargo Bank in King City.
In January 2020, Katherine Halligan of Halligan Fine Art appraised...
Mee Memorialās King City Clinic earns HEDIS Award of Excellence
KING CITY ā Central California Alliance for Health has honored Mee Memorial Healthcare Systemās King City Clinic with the prestigious HEDIS Award of Excellence.
This award was made in recognition of the extraordinary commitment of the clinic team in providing excellent health care delivery in...
City of King hosts community meeting for Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY ā Reducing hazards of fire and floods in the riverbed area adjacent to the community has been an ongoing objective for the City of King.
āThe City has made significant progress in obtaining permits to perform annual silt removal to reduce flooding and...
Mended Hearts comes to Mee Memorial Hospital
Mended Hearts is a national and community-based non-profit organization that has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. The King City Chapter will hold its first meeting June 21.
Composting gets easier for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County residents can now put food scraps, including cooked meat and bones, among other kinds, in the green curbside cart, to be composted with their yard trimmings.
With the greater convenience comes a big reduction in harm to the climate. When food...
More historic King City newspapers available online
KING CITY ā Historic King City newspapers from 1889 and 1890 as well as 1937 to 1948 are now available online through the California Digital Newspaper Collection (CDNC) thanks to a financial contribution from the San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA).
SAVHA has been working for...
Whereās the water? Drought threatens Californiaās lifeline
Even as California moves toward a full reopening from pandemic restrictions next month, many counties are still in danger.
From drought.
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended emergency drought orders to 41 counties across the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 84% of the...
King City teen arrested on firearm and drug charges
KING CITY ā A King City teenager has been arrested on charges related to the possession of firearms and drugs, including cocaine and marijuana.
According to the King City Police Department, officers were on patrol on Aug. 27 at about 11:08 p.m. when they contacted...