Monterey County Free Libraries to establish Student Success Centers
SALINAS VALLEY — For some students in the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) service area, including the Salinas Valley, gaining access to school supplies may be simple, but for many, it is not.
MCFL’s service area covers a stretch of about 130 miles, from Pajaro...
Greenfield Harvest Festival draws hundreds to downtown
GREENFIELD — Hundreds of residents and visitors alike gathered Sunday for the annual Greenfield Harvest Festival, hosted by the Greenfield Cultural Arts Center and First Night Monterey.
The Oct. 20 festival kicked off that morning with a community parade through downtown Greenfield, where dozens...
Monterey County mask mandate fails to gain enough support
MONTEREY COUNTY — An ordinance that would have required face coverings indoors countywide failed to receive enough support from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors during a special meeting last week.
After extensive discussion and public comment at the Sept. 8 meeting, the board voted...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD — Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Plans underway for King City history book
KING CITY — A book telling the history of King City using photograph images is underway through an agreement with Arcadia Publishing in cooperation with John and Karen Jernigan of King City and Howard Strohn of Priest Valley.
The book is scheduled to be part...
King City Police to increase patrols through Labor Day
KING CITY — As the summer travel season wraps up, the King City Police Department (KCPD) reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Whether traveling locally or taking a longer road trip to see friends and family,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 20, 2023
FAMILY NIGHT
KING CITY — Parents, students and staff of Chalone Peaks Middle School are invited to a Fun Family Night event on Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 667 Meyer St. in King City. There will be some insightful...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s conservation partnership enhances habitat for endangered arroyo toad
JOLON — Earth Day showcases the U.S. Army’s exemplary environmental stewardship in places such as Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), the largest Army Reserve installation, that is a gem not only for military training, but also for its expansive habitat for wildlife and natural resources.
The...
