King City elementary students begin Dual Language Immersion program
KING CITY — Students from three classrooms at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City have completed their first month of the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program.
The new program, launched this school year, teaches students from all backgrounds in a blend of Spanish and...
Monterey County SPCA food banks help hungry pets amid Covid crisis
SALINAS VALLEY — Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance.
The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Dec. 9, 2020
DRIVE-THRU CLINIC
KING CITY — King City Union School District and Monterey County Health Department have partnered to offer a free drive-thru flu clinic on Friday, Dec. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Del Rey Elementary School parking lot, 502 King St. FluMist...
Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500K donation from Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation
SALINAS — Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks Foundation (MCPF).
This significant donation comes with the full endorsement from both the LSRF and MCPF, as the Friends of Laguna...
What to know about new masking guidelines in California
The delta variant is really throwing a wrench into our vaccinated summer.
The super contagious strain of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, leading, once again, to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, prompting leaders to reverse course on guidance that if you’re inoculated, you...
Highway construction causes overnight closures in King City
KING CITY — The closure of Highway 101 in King City continues into Wednesday pending the completion of a Caltrans pavement rehabilitation project.
Northbound traffic between First and Broadway streets was closed overnight on Monday with traffic diverted through King City, and then became variable...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 13, 2024
PET CLINIC
GONZALES — A low-cost vaccination clinic for all dogs and puppies is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Gonzales Police Department at 109 Fourth St. No appointments are needed. Vaccines and microchips are being...
Monterey County Office of Education to host Safety Symposium focused on student wellness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) will host a Safety Symposium, designed to promote best practices, collaboration and preparedness for safer schools and communities, on Friday, Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at One Main, 1 Main St., in...
