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March 20, 2026

Council swears in

City of King Councilmembers Mike LeBarre and Darlene Acosta are sworn in by City Manager Steve Adams at the Dec. 11 city council meeting.

Meals on Wheels kicks off annual ā€˜Wine Lovers’ drawing

SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual ā€œWine Loversā€ Drawing 2022, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area. ā€œIt is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...

A Day to Reflect: King City observes Memorial Day 2024

King City Memorial Day
KING CITY — Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett’s garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...

Monterey County Covid-19Ā community testing sites change hours and days

MONTEREY COUNTY — Hours and days are changing for the state-supported community Covid-19 testing sites in Monterey County. According to Monterey County Health Department, the demand for testing has decreased as more of the population has received Covid-19 vaccinations and access to home testing has...

San Lucas Union School District Board appoints Jimenez as new principal/superintendent

SAN LUCAS — San Lucas Union School District Board of Education has appointed Lizsette Jimenez as principal/superintendent. Jimenez brings a wealth of experience and educational background to her new role. She holds a Master of Science in applied school leadership from National University and a...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System chosen to participate in Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...

Central Coast VNA receives $160,000 grant to support hospice services in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Central Coast VNA and Hospice has received a $160,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to support local programs that strengthen and improve hospice and palliative care and other end-of-life care services for children and adults in Monterey County. The funding will underwrite a portion of VNA Hospice...

King City’s La Plaza Bakery receives award for US flag display

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated awarded the ā€œOld Gloryā€ certificate to La Plaza Bakery in King City on May 27. The award is given to a local business that displays the American flag. La Plaza Bakery’s Guadalupe Lucas and Perla Bravo accepted...

Holiday delivery

Local oil company Aera Energy is making the holidays brighter for four San Ardo families, including 15 children ranging in ages from 5 months to 15.

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...
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