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Spectrum expands broadband access to San Lucas and San Ardo, bridging digital divide in South Monterey County

SAN LUCAS — Spectrum recently launched its internet, mobile, TV and voice services to nearly 100 homes and small businesses in the community of San Lucas in South Monterey County. Earlier this year, the company also introduced services to more than 170 homes and...

Former King City police chief returns to fill vacancy

KING CITY — Former King City Police Chief Robert ā€œBobā€ Masterson is returning to the city, but this time as interim police captain. King City Police Department announced Masterson’s appointment Feb. 10.Ā  ā€œI am pleased that Bob agreed to return to King City as the interim...

Drive-thru parade kicks off holidays in King City

KING CITY — A community-organized drive-thru parade in King City will take place this year in lieu of the annual lighted Christmas parade. The formula has been shifted around, and rather than have standing crowds watch vehicles, the community is invited to drive through parked...

Microloan fund created for Monterey County businesses

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is creating an Emergency Microloan Fund within its Small Business Revolving Loan Program with Cal Coastal to assist local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county has about $661,000 in federal funds available for lending, which could help...

Taylor Farms distributes thousands of backpacks to local students

Taylor Farms backpack distribution King City students
KING CITY — Taylor Farms recently announced that more than 4,000 backpacks have been filled with essential school supplies and healthy snacks for students this year in nearly 20 communities, including King City. Since 2010, Taylor Farms’ annual Backpack Giving Program has delivered more than 48,000 backpacks...

Monterey County considers tax hike for aging dams, reservoirs

MONTEREY COUNTY — A community workshop was held last Friday in Salinas to consider options in how to pay for Monterey County’s aging dams and reservoirs, which continue to provide water for drinking and agriculture to the Salinas Valley. Landowners, politicians, legal experts and concerned citizens packed the...

King City High School announces new stadium protocols to increase safety

KING CITY — King City High School has instituted new stadium protocols during Mustang football games in an effort to increase public safety. In a letter that circulated Oct. 6 to parents, community members and students, KCHS Principal Michael Gray announced that all spectators would...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 7, 2024

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GATE CLOSURE JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett’s Main Gate will be closed Feb. 5-9 for renovations. Signs will be posted to direct traffic to the alternate access site near the Hacienda and past the Main Gate. Visitors must check in at the Visitor Control Center...

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | July 19, 2022

Hannah Stuercke of King City graduated from Cedarville University, located in Cedarville, Ohio, in spring 2022 with an undergraduate degree in nursing. Isaias Gonzales of King City has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the spring 2022 semester....

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas selected as 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

SALINAS VALLEY — Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) have honored Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) as the 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year for their districts. ā€œI am proud to honor Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas...
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