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Third-graders get hands-on learning at 2025 South County Farm Day in King City

KING CITY — Hundreds of third graders from South Monterey County schools attended the 2025 South County Farm Day last month to learn all about agriculture. The annual enrichment program, sponsored by Monterey County Agricultural Education, gives an opportunity for youth to become familiar with...

Salinas Valley leaders discuss closing digital divide

SALINAS VALLEY — Area representatives recently joined with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation investing $6 billion to expand broadband infrastructure in an effort to bridge the digital divide. The July 21 signing of AB/SB 156 took place in the unincorporated community of Traver....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 8, 2023

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WREATH DONATIONS KING CITY — Wreaths Across America, sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, will have a booth at the King City Center parking lot near Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Information and application forms to donate...

King City Veterinary Clinic hosts first Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run

King City Veterinary Clinic team
KING CITY — 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 — held from 3 to 5 p.m., just before Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life...

Alliance on Aging awarded $200K grant to develop age-friendly plan for Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging (AOA) has received a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Aging to develop a local age-friendly action plan for Monterey County, focusing on the Salinas Valley. The 21-month-long grant — one of 15 awarded across the state —...

Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley. Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...

Winter Reading Program begins at Monterey County Free Libraries

Library books reading
MONTEREY COUNTY — As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read. To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...

Hands That Help SoMoCo hosts 2nd fundraiser to support local cancer patient

KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo, a dedicated volunteer organization, hosted its second fundraising event on April 23 at the King City Grille, demonstrating the community’s generosity and unity in supporting those in need. The event, which was completely sold out, focused on aiding...

Air quality diminishes as wildfire smoke fills Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — Smoke from nearby wildfires has degraded air quality throughout the Salinas Valley, reaching unhealthy levels for residents in the area. According to the Monterey Bay Air Resources District, which monitors air quality for the region, communities in the Salinas Valley — including...

Hartnell College Foundation to honor artists, community members

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation has selected 11 individuals to be recognized for their contributions to the arts at Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley community. This year’s honorees are: JosĆ© G. Ortiz, Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts; Gail Higginbotham, Community Arts Hero; Jeanne...
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