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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 23, 2024

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HIGHWAY WORK JOLON — A bridge improvement project continues Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will result in a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road. Travelers will encounter this full closure between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to allow Caltrans to resurface the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 8, 2023

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DISASTER ASSISTANCE KING CITY — The FEMA Mobile Disaster Assistance Registration Intake Center trailer will be in King City and San Ardo this week to offer disaster assistance for those impacted by winter storms. With hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily,...

South Monterey County schools consider graduation alternatives

SALINAS VALLEY — High school graduations across the country have been impacted by the shelter-in-place orders resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and although local schools will not have their June ceremonies as in past years, most have come up with different plans. South Monterey County...

Hartnell College to offer new bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.  This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 23, 2025

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NEW LEADERSHIP GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District has announced the appointment of Laura Cortez as the new superintendent. With eight years of dedicated service to the district, including most recently as interim superintendent, Cortez brings a passionate vision focused on student success and district...

Community discusses solutions to dangerous stretch of Highway 101 between Salinas and Chualar

SALINAS VALLEY — Residents of South Monterey County are no strangers to having to travel north to Salinas or beyond for services or activities, and the stretch of Highway 101 between Salinas and Chualar was the topic of last week’s town hall safety discussion. Monterey...

State guidelines remain for Covid-19 safety

MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 pandemic restrictions for businesses in Monterey County ended on June 15, but County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said state guidelines remain in effect and businesses need to become familiar with guidance from CalOSHA. Moreno advised residents to remain vigilant about...

King City dedicates first historic mural depicting train depot

A dedication ceremony was planned last Tuesday for King City’s first historic mural, located at First and Broadway streets, depicting the town’s historic train depot circa 1886.

Monterey County closes evacuation center as Dolan Fire containment increases

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has closed its evacuation center at the King City High School gym now that the Dolan Fire is nearing full containment in the Santa Lucia Mountains west of the Salinas Valley and no evacuation orders are currently in place. ā€œHelp is...

Fire destroys iconic pizzeria in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — An early morning fire that completely engulfed California Gourmet Pizza in Greenfield last week remains under investigation. The restaurant building, located on the 500 block of Walnut Avenue, suffered major structural damage in the fire, which began shortly after midnight on Feb. 9....
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