Highway 1 closed in both directions in Big Sur due to rockfall
BIG SUR — State Highway 1 is closed in both directions Wednesday along the Big Sur coast in southern Monterey County because of fallen rocks onto the roadway, according to Caltrans.
The rockfall was reported Wednesday morning just north of the Ragged Point Inn &...
Building hope in Uganda through Rotary
KING CITY — In April, a team of Rotarians and Interact Club members from California traveled to Uganda for a life-changing service mission.
Led by Steve Adams of the King City Rotary Club, the group departed San Francisco on April 11 and returned April 22....
Read to Me Project named outstanding nonprofit for youth development
MONTEREY COUNTY — Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County, whose mission is to optimize the collective power of nonprofits for the benefit of Monterey County communities, has named Read to Me Project as the 2022 Outstanding Nonprofit Agency for Youth Development.
Since Read to Me Project...
Students join Supervisor Lopez for annual pumpkin distribution in South Monterey County
SAN ARDO — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 team marked the fifth consecutive year of distributing pumpkins to South Monterey County students, thanks to a generous donation from Braga Fresh Farms.
Lopez celebrated his birthday Oct. 14 by joining the team...
Bracero mural unveiling set for Friday in Chualar
CHUALAR — Monterey County Supervisors Chris Lopez and Luis Alejo and the Arts Council for Monterey County will host an unveiling celebration of the Bracero Legacy Mural on Friday, April 18, in Chualar.
The Bracero Legacy Mural is the first mural of its kind on...
Hartnell’s rent and utility relief nears $7 million
SALINAS VALLEY — In partnership with United Way Monterey County, the Hartnell College Foundation has helped more than 400 low-income households receive $2.75 million in emergency rent and utility assistance since March 2021 and plans to distribute nearly $4 million more in 2022.
About half...
San Lucas students are driving force behind street improvements
SAN LUCAS — Children in San Lucas can now safely walk to school following the construction of new sidewalks and freshly paved streets in the South Monterey County town.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and resource fair took place Oct. 26 at San Lucas Union School to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 16, 2022
HEALTH FORUM
GONZALES — A Mental Health Forum, presented by the Monterey County Behavioral Health Department, will take place Friday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gonzales High School cafeteria. Learn about resources available from guest speakers Jessica Mora Ramirez, ethnic service manager and...
Carli Hammond crowned Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2022
KING CITY — Monterey County Home Charter School senior Carli Hammond was crowned 2022 Miss Salinas Valley Fair after competing against one other girl in such areas as personality, scholastic ability, poise and horsemanship.
The annual contest took place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in...
First Baptist Church in King City hosts drive-in Easter service
KING CITY — Churches are among the many places of social
activity impacted by shelter-in-place orders, with faithful across the world
having turned to virtual services in order to worship on Easter Sunday.
In light of social distancing, First Baptist Church in King City hosted a drive-in...
