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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2023

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PINNACLES CELEBRATION SOLEDAD — A celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pinnacles National Park becoming a national park will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Soledad Historical Society, 137 Soledad St., in Soledad. Special activities for all ages...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 23, 2022

UNITED AWARDS MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County is currently accepting nominations for its LIVE UNITED Awards. The 46th annual community service awards honor volunteers who made significant contributions in Monterey County in the areas of Education, Human Service, Youth Volunteer, Community Service and...

Historic 1776 JunĆ­pero Serra letter heads to auction

NEW YORK — Siegel Auction Galleries in New York will offer a two-page letter by Saint JunĆ­pero Serra, one of only 11 North American saints, on Thursday, Sept. 26, during which the letter is expected to sell for $100,000 or more. Very few Serra letters...

City of King budget forecast brings optimism

KING CITY — City council members from King City heard a presentation about the city budget and city goals during a special council meeting on May 26. After making large budget cuts for the 2020-21 fiscal year in anticipation of economic turbulence due to the...

Central Coast county arts agencies awarded nearly $5M

CENTRAL COAST — A collective group of arts agencies from the Central Coast region has been awarded a competitive $4.75 million grant to support the health, safety and resiliency of local communities through the arts. The grant program, California Creative Corps, was developed by the...

Photo | SoMoCo Wireless receives Old Glory Award

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently awarded a certificate of recognition to SoMoCo Wireless in King City for its patriotism demonstrated by flying the American Flag at its place of business. Joe Girard, SoMoCo Wireless CEO, accepted the award from Kathy...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 24, 2022

ALBA BENEFIT GONZALES — In honor of National Agriculture Week, for every purchase of liquid organic fertilizer made March 21-28 on AgroThrive.com, the Gonzales company will donate the same amount to the organic farmers in training at the Agricultural Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 14, 2026

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BOARD MEETING SECURITY SALINAS — Monterey County has begun interim security screening for the public attending Board of Supervisors meetings starting Jan. 13 at the Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas. Screening will occur at the entrance to the Board Chambers and will...

King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals

KING CITY — A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Ā  The fundraiser, ā€œChasing Dreams, Finding Cures,ā€ hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...

King City resident among honorees at Girls Inc. CC’s 20-year celebration

CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach. The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...
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