King City student band performs at middle school
KING CITY ā Many emotions ran through students and teachers on the last day of school June 10 at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City.
Students received their yearbooks, while others earned their eighth-grade promotion certificate. It was the time to have friends sign...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 20, 2021
CHUALAR VACANCY
CHUALAR ā There will be a special vacancy election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to elect one member for the Chualar Union School District, Trustee Area 1. The candidate filing period opened July 12, and candidate forms must be completed and submitted by 5...
Papillon Center to launch āWind Phoneā project in Monterey County as part of National Grief Awareness efforts
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In 2010, a man in Åtsuchi, Japan, placed an unconnected rotary phone in his garden to help cope with the loss of his cousin. Speaking his grief aloud became a personal source of solace ā and over time, his idea inspired...
Hartnell College informs students of Covid-19 vaccination deadline
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.Ā
After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...
King City Veterinary Clinic hosts first Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run
KING CITY ā King City Veterinary Clinic hosted its inaugural Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run and Costume Contest on Saturday at San Lorenzo Park in King City.
The family-friendly event ā held from 3 to 5 p.m., just before Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life...
King City police urge drivers to prioritize safety during Back to School Month
KING CITY ā As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, the King City Police Department is reminding all drivers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Back to School Month by slowing down, following the speed limit and being...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 27, 2025
CLASS REUNION TICKETS
GONZALES ā The final day to purchase tickets for the Gonzales High School 50th Class Reunion (Classes 1972-78) is Aug. 28. The joint class reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Salinas Elks Lodge, 614...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 29, 2025
GARDENING DAY
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales is partnering with the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County and Save the Whales to host a free Community Gardening Day on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gonzales Community Garden, located at...
Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3.
Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...
SPCA rescues pet pigeons abandoned on side of road in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā SPCA Monterey County is currently caring for nine pet fantail pigeons who were found abandoned on the side of Highway 146 in Soledad last week.
SPCA humane officers are seeking information about the person who abandoned the birds.
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