Hartnell takes first step toward finding permanent superintendent/president
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board has announced formation of an ad hoc board committee to gather information on and identify potential consultants who can assist the board in a search process for a permanent superintendent/president.
At the conclusion of the board’s regular...
New documentary about local 8th graders’ trip to see ‘Hamilton’ debuts Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY — It was an extraordinary idea that Monterey’s nonprofit Dan and Lillian King Foundation’s board member, Marc Del Piero, had: How about giving every eighth grader in Monterey County the opportunity to go for free to see the historical musical “Hamilton: An...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 8, 2021
WEEDING VOLUNTEERS
KING CITY — King City in Bloom will host its next weed cleanup at the city park and around the recreation building in King City on Wednesday, June 9. They will also lay gorilla hair at the golf course and recreation center. Those...
King City High School unveils brand-new agricultural building
KING CITY — On the east end of the King City High School campus, the new agricultural building has officially opened.
The 24,000-square-foot Career Technical Education (CTE) facility was honored by advisers, alumni, teachers, friends and family on Feb. 8.
King City High School FFA ranked...
MCARLM hosts first Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for preservation
KING CITY — Community members were invited to see San Lorenzo Park and the museums within during the recent MCARLM Walk-A-Thon.
The casual, family-friendly event on Sept. 21, hosted by Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) in King City, allowed participants to trickle...
King City Cemetery tours set for November
KING CITY — Two walking tours of the King City Cemetery are planned for November in connection to All Souls’ Day and Veterans Day.
The tours will be conducted by local historians John and Karen Jernigan. Tours are free of charge, but reservations are recommended.
The...
Maya codex on display at Sol Treasures
KING CITY — To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Sol Treasures in King City, several free cultural activities for the community are scheduled to begin this weekend.
Guests are invited to celebrate the history and tradition of the ancient Maya writing system with an exhibition...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | June 29, 2023
Jayson Hufford of King City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named...
Decorations prohibited at upcoming graduations for King City and Greenfield high schools
SALINAS VALLEY — Seniors at King City and Greenfield high schools will have an in-person graduation this year, but they will not be permitted to decorate their caps and gowns.
The direction from the schools is in line with previous years, during which students were...
Excessive heat watch for Salinas Valley remains in effect this weekend
SALINAS VALLEY — An excessive heat watch has been issued this weekend for southern Salinas Valley, including Arroyo Seco, Pinnacles National Park and Lake San Antonio.
From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, well-above-normal temperatures are expected with afternoon highs between the mid-90s and 108 degrees....
