Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
Mee Memorialās chief nursing officer retires
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Hospital in King City has promoted Kirsten Featherstone to chief nursing officer, replacing current CNO Elisa Moylan following her retirement effective June 26.
Requiring strong leadership and communication skills, the chief nursing officer fulfills a wide variety of regulatory duties...
New executive director takes charge at Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum
KING CITY ā Ellie Clifton is the new executive director of the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM).
Clifton began her position in mid-June, and at 22 years old, she is bringing a fresh and youthful perspective on running the local museum located...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 15, 2021
RECYCLING EVENT
KING CITY ā King City Community Recycling Event will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City. Accepted items include mattresses, appliances (no Freon), yard waste, electronic waste, metals, furniture,...
District 4 Dairy Princess and alternates crowned
CENTRAL COAST ā Ellie Dyt knows a lot more about the California dairy industry than most 17-year-old high schoolers.
Dyt was raised on a dairy farm her whole life in the small town of Crows Landing, home to thousands of dairy cows, gaining first-hand experience...
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum hosts outdoor exhibit, fundraiser
KING CITY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) hosted a pop-up exhibit and picnic last Sunday, selling 95 lunches, with about half ordered as take-home due to the hot weather.
MCARLM staff placed picnic tables in shady areas and under trees for...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY ā An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars.
According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...
Rockets, robots and more at Science Maker Faire
Students from throughout Soledad, Gonzales, Greenfield and King City arrived at the Soledad High School multipurpose room March 21 to showcase what they learned in science class and present their science projects during the Science Maker Faire.
Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey, San Benito counties
CENTRAL COAST ā Significant fire weather is being forecasted in many parts of the state, including Red Flag Warnings across much of southern California.
With the lack of meaningful precipitation across much of the central coast, Cal Fire has suspended all burn permits within the...
Mee Memorial doctor introduces healthful books to youth
SALINAS VALLEY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System Dr. Joshua Deutsch hosted a book reading for local youth in Greenfield on Oct. 7, kicking off a series of celebrations prior to National Rural Health Day in November.
Deutsch, a family physician in King City and Greenfield,...