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Salinas Airshow board introduces new executive director

Kristine Ware
SALINAS VALLEY — California International Airshow Salinas Board of Directors introduced its new Executive Director Kristine Ware during a press conference Jan. 28 at the Salinas Municipal Airport. ā€œI step into this role with deep gratitude, excitement and a strong sense of responsibility,ā€ Ware said....

Genius Hour lets students explore their creativity

Fifth-grade students from King City Arts Magnet School have been working on Genius Hour projects since school started and presented their progress Nov. 2.

2026 Trashion Show combines creativity and sustainability in King City

Trashion Show
KING CITY — Creativity, community spirit and a whole lot of ā€œRed, White and Reuseā€ took center stage last Thursday at the South County Trashion Show, drawing a crowd of more than 200 attendees for an unforgettable afternoon benefiting the Alliance on Aging. The March...

Only 1 in 6 homeless infants and toddlers enrolled in early childhood programs in California, study finds

Child reading
CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out of 9 of these children are enrolled in such programs, according to a recent national report. In California, 1 out...

Southern Monterey County Foundation celebrates 10 years of giving

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is celebrating an impressive milestone — 10 years of giving back to Southern Monterey County. The SMCF raises funds and makes grants to improve the quality of life in South County from King City to points south...

Coronavirus concerns could possibly delay 2020 Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair in King City
KING CITY — Events at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City are among the many cancellations and postponements, but the largest to consider is the annual Salinas Valley Fair itself. Fairground directors scheduled an emergency board meeting March 18 to discuss possible plans, with a final...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2021

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield is hosting the 2021 Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 10, at Village Green Park. The celebration begins with the holiday parade from 5:15 to 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony from 6 to 6:15 p.m., and park celebration and...

King City’s Kurt and Susan Frenzel celebrate 50 years of marriage

KING CITY — Kurt and Susan Frenzel marked their 50th wedding anniversary this April 2025. Susan, formerly Susan Holland, is the daughter of the late Al Holland, a longtime employee at Lyns Liquors. The couple, both graduates of local high schools — Susan from King...

PHOTOS: Operation Santa Claus parades through Pine Canyon

PINE CANYON — South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s Pine Canyon Station hosted Operation Santa Claus last Sunday evening. The firefighters dressed up as festive characters and drove their firetrucks through Pine Canyon’s neighborhoods outside King City to wave to onlookers and toss candy canes to...

23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby set for this Saturday

JOLON — Lines will be cast and spirits high as Fort Hunter Liggett prepares to host its 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby, a beloved community event that celebrates military children and the great outdoors. Taking place Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at...
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