Roses get much-needed trim at King Cityās Robert Stanton Theater
KING CITY ā Volunteers from Sun Street Centers recently helped Southern Monterey County Center for the Performing Arts board members with some much-needed upkeep at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
The Covid-19 pandemic prevented the organization from caring for the roses in front...
Scout House to become community connection hub for San Ardo
SAN ARDO ā San Ardo residents need a place to learn, connect and gather, and that dream is getting one step closer to reality at the Scout House, thanks to a grant from Aera Energy to the nonprofit Central Coast Rural Communities Foundation (CCRCF).
Aera,...
Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event
SALINAS ā Velocity Invitational brings a luxury food, wine and motorsports festival to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas on Nov. 12-14.
The family-friendly event features catered local cuisine and food trucks, while wine, spirit and champagne pavilions offer samples and signature cocktails. In the...
Monterey County continues to prioritize elderly residents in Covid-19 vaccine distribution
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County officials continue to prioritize the elderly with Covid-19 vaccinations as allocations of doses remain low.
āThe amount of vaccine that comes to Monterey County from the state has not increased,ā said County Supervisor Mary Adams during a press briefing Feb....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 17, 2021
CENTENNIAL PARADE
SOLEDAD ā A Centennial Car Parade is in the works for Soledad on March 9. Organizers are now in search of the oldest resident in town to lead the centennial celebration as grand marshal. For information about how to participate or to help...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates earn job certifications
SALINAS VALLEY ā Fifteen inmates who participate in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) received their state-certified apprenticeships and nationally recognized job certifications last Thursday at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.
The incarcerated men graduated from the Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Program, which teaches participants...
Community members āJoin the Army for a Dayā at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON ā The Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) 80th TASS Training Center (TTC) partners with the Paso Robles Recruiting Station for the āJoin the Army for a Dayā program to provide potential recruits a chance to visit a military installation, speak with soldiers and ask...
Southbound highway ramps at Wildhorse Road remain closed for construction
KING CITY ā A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will continue with ongoing closures of the on- and off-ramps at Wildhorse Road in September.
The southbound ramps will be closed through the entire month, while the northbound ramps are...
Monterey County, Arts Council unveil āDestination, Salinasā mural
SALINAS VALLEY ā Arts Council for Monterey County and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unveiled a new mural last week at the Monterey County Government Center in Salinas.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 27 for the new public artwork, located in the east...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 11, 2021
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Community Center will host a number of activities through the week. Today, Zumba begins at 8:15 a.m. and a vaccination clinic begins at 3:45 p.m. On Aug. 12, art with seniors begins at 9:30 a.m., Zumba at 6 p.m. and...