Monterey County considers countywide mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will review implementation of a countywide indoor mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday.
The supervisors are expected to endorse it after earlier approving a mask mandate for all county buildings.
The decision came after a late August...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 7, 2022
FAITH AND BLUE
KING CITY ā National Faith and Blue Weekend, a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases, is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, in King City. Local law enforcement will join community members for a weekend of resolution...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 2, 2025
BRICK CAMPAIGN
GONZALES ā The Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center is inviting community members to purchase a commemorative brick that will be displayed in the Courtyard area. Prices vary based on brick size. To register and secure a brick, visit surveymonkey.com/r/CDRN7PF. Payments can be...
South County cohort of teaching students graduate from Hartnell
The joint Teacher Pathway Program at Hartnell College and California State University, Monterey Bay, on May 19 recognized South County students who are graduating from Hartnell and moving on to complete their preparation to become classroom teachers.
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āOn this first day of spring,...
Monterey County offers Covid-19 test kits for local distribution
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County continues to invest in bringing Covid-19 testing supplies to the community for local distribution.
Covid-19 home antigen test kits are available to local organizations and community groups that can distribute them to their members and clients.
In addition, organizations can request...
Crews tackle structure fire near King City
KING CITY ā Firefighters responded to a structure fire near Highway 101 and Jolon Road, just outside of King City, on April 17 around 3:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved structure fire that had spread to nearby vegetation.
āThanks to quick and coordinated...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 17, 2025
BLADE OVERLAY PROJECT
JOLON ā County of Monterey has announced that the Blade Overlay Project began on Sept. 16 on Jolon Road, and may affect Argyle Road and Mission Road. The project will take about six weeks and is expected to be complete by Oct....
Monterey County Dance Theatreās āNutcracker Balletā celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY ā A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, āThe Nutcracker Balletā will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Aug. 6, 2020
YOUTH COOKING CLASSES
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Council Member Yanely Martinez will host a āCooking with Council Member Martinezā class, with sign-ups officially open. Greenfield youth from 6 years old to 12th grade can participate. For information, contact Martinez at [email protected] or text her at 831-613-6821.
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