Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 16, 2024
BUS CHANGES
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has announced that, effective immediately, standees will no longer be allowed on any routes along Highway 101 between Salinas and South Monterey County. Once a bus reaches full seating capacity, additional passengers cannot be accommodated. This decision...
Salinas Valley migrant families receive gifts this holiday season
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Office of Educationās Migrant Education Program Region 16 provided toys for children and warm blankets for their families last week at school sites in Gonzales, Soledad, Chualar, King City, San Lucas and San Ardo.
āThis is our 10th toy giveaway,ā...
Community Food Pantry of King City announces spring Goodwill collection drive
KING CITY ā Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in April.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items, such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes, kitchenware,...
Hartnell College Board selects Gutierrez to lead district
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell Community College District Governing Board on March 15 selected Michael Gutierrez, president of Sacramento City College, as the districtās new permanent superintendent/president, pending agreement on terms of his employment.
The Governing Board voted unanimously to pursue a contract with Gutierrez, one...
SPCA Monterey County rescues pets from Los Angeles shelters amid ongoing wildfires
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A team from SPCA Monterey County traveled to the Los Angeles area Saturday to take in cats and dogs from animal shelters to help provide room for more fire evacuees.
So far, the SPCA opened its arms to 11 pets, including one...
Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the collegeās Main Campus in Salinas.
The weeklong celebration honors the service, sacrifice and lasting contributions of U.S. military veterans, including Hartnellās own veteran students, faculty,...
Third annual CiclovĆa comes to King City downtown Sunday
KING CITY ā King City is inviting residents and visitors to participate in its third annual CiclovĆa, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m.
The event will temporarily close Broadway Street to vehicle traffic in the downtown area, from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2022
FESTIVITIES POSTPONED
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce have postponed the 37th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration for a second time due to inclement weather. A new date has not been announced for the festivities, originally planned for Dec. 3 before a...
King City Lions Club hosts annual Easter egg hunt at fairgrounds
KING CITY ā King City Lions Club hosted its yearly Easter Egg Hunt at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds last Saturday.
A total of 3,000 eggs plus 24 prize eggs were prepared by a team of 15 in the Orradre Building kitchen, then hidden around the fairgrounds...






















