New reverse parking trial takes effect in downtown King City
KING CITY — New reverse diagonal parking was installed on the south side of Broadway Street, from Third Street to Vanderhurst Avenue, as part of a two-month test project to gauge public interest in the change to public parking.
A demonstration was put on April...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 21, 2022
DIAPER GIVEAWAY
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District is offering a Diaper Giveaway on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 801 Walnut Ave. The district will be giving away diapers, sizes 1-6, to Greenfield residents only. Parent and child IDs and...
Children in elementary schools don’t need to be 6 feet apart, CDC says
In a major policy revision intended to encourage more schools to welcome students back full time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that elementary school students and some middle and high school students could be spaced 3 feet apart in...
Hartnell’s summer sports camps for youth continue
SALINAS — Hartnell Athletics program has opened online registration for a series of weekly summer youth sports camps, running through Aug. 5.
Hartnell coaches lead the camps, with assistance from student-athletes, and all proceeds go to support intercollegiate teams at the college.
“More than anything, we...
State guidelines remain for Covid-19 safety
MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 pandemic restrictions for businesses in Monterey County ended on June 15, but County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said state guidelines remain in effect and businesses need to become familiar with guidance from CalOSHA.
Moreno advised residents to remain vigilant about...
Aera Energy gives back to San Ardo families
SAN ARDO — Santa’s helpers from Aera Energy in San Ardo brightened the holidays for students from San Ardo School, San Ardo Head Start Preschool and their families.
Each student received gifts and their families given the makings for a special holiday meal from Aera...
King City’s cleanup efforts highlighted at annual BBQ
City of King Public Works Special Project Coordinator Geoff English was the guest speaker at the annual Beautification Week barbecue luncheon last Wednesday at San Lorenzo County Park, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the King City Rotary Club.
Biden signs stimulus bill ahead of prime-time address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion economic relief package on Thursday afternoon, ushering in an aggressive infusion of federal aid in a far-reaching effort to address the toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
“This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 20, 2023
LIBRARY SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries is conducting a survey through July to evaluate the library open hours for each community that it serves. The anonymous feedback will help MCFL plan for the future. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/MCFLHoursInput, or find the...
Mee Memorial celebrates Greenfield Clinic expansion
GREENFIELD — A massive donation and a thoughtful dedication were among the surprises at the recent grand opening ceremony for the newly expanded Greenfield Clinic.
Residents, community leaders and elected officials gathered on a Friday afternoon to celebrate the new Greenfield facility, built by Mee...






















