U.S. Army Reserve’s 91st Training Division welcomes first woman, African-American commander at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace took charge of the 91st Training Division during a Sept. 16 change-of-command ceremony at Fort Hunter Liggett, becoming the first woman and first African-American commander in the 103-year history of the division.
“I’m ecstatic that I’m...
Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation serves 575 meals at Polenta and Stew Feed
KING CITY — A total of 575 meals were served during the annual Polenta and Stew Feed to help raise funds for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation.
Heritage Foundation board members volunteered to run the Dec. 4 event, while members from King City...
Winter storm causes flooding, mudslides throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — This week’s forecast of heavy rain and gusty winds has caused state and county officials to issue warnings, including for flash floods, throughout the Salinas Valley region that continue through Thursday.
Heavy rainfall has led to debris flows and flash flooding in...
South Monterey County leaders encourage use of ballot boxes
SALINAS VALLEY — Ballot drop boxes have appeared in recent weeks at both city hall and library locations throughout the Salinas Valley, with some being indoors and others outdoors.
Greenfield Mayor Lance Walker took to social media on Oct. 11 to let voters in South...
Thanksgiving meal distributions help South Monterey County families in need
SALINAS VALLEY — A variety of Thanksgiving events are giving back to South Monterey County families in need this holiday season.
Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez once again partnered with California Water Service to lend a helping hand to local families for the...
Downtown hardware building in King City changes ownership
KING CITY — The downtown building at 600 Broadway St. changed owners July 31 when Alcantar Hardware Inc. completed the purchase of the King City Glass and Hardware Partnership building at the northwest corner of Broadway and San Lorenzo Avenue.
Partners John and Karen Jernigan...
SCAR’s 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer a howling success
SOLEDAD — South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its Second Annual Dog Days of Summer community event Sept. 28 at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad.
“Last year the SCAR Board scrambled at the last minute to put together this event because we felt that South...
New documentary about local 8th graders’ trip to see ‘Hamilton’ debuts Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY — It was an extraordinary idea that Monterey’s nonprofit Dan and Lillian King Foundation’s board member, Marc Del Piero, had: How about giving every eighth grader in Monterey County the opportunity to go for free to see the historical musical “Hamilton: An...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Nov. 12, 2020
WIENERMOBILE DELIVERY
SALINAS VALLEY — As part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie roast,” and its mission to drive miles of smiles, the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be cruising the hot dog highways of Salinas until Sunday, Nov. 15. On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Wienermobile...
