Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 19, 2021
TAX PREP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā United Way Monterey County has launched its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance service, offering free tax preparation services through Tax Day, April 15. UWMC and IRS-trained VITA volunteers will provide this service in English and Spanish for anyone who earned less...
King City Police Department introduces new officers
KING CITY ā Acting Capt. Rory Lakind and Officer Daisy Gurley were introduced to the community as new law enforcement personnel serving King City Police Department during a Peace Officer Oath on March 29.
The live-streamed event was a way to introduce the two to...
King City Police Department reminds drivers to always stop for school buses
KING CITY ā This National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 17-21, the King City Police Department supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers on the dangers of passing a stopped school bus.
Drivers are required to come to...
Scheid Family Wines announces King City, Greenfield winners of 2023 scholarship program
KING CITY ā Scheid Family Wines has announced the student winners of the 2023 Scheid Writing Contest.
Now celebrating its 35th year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated a total of $415,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students....
Thanksgiving travel: King City Police reminds drivers, passengers to buckle up
KING CITY ā With millions of families throughout the state expected to hit the road to visit friends and family for Thanksgiving this year, King City Police is reminding everyone to always buckle up.
āRegardless of how far you are going for Thanksgiving, it is...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2021
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield is hosting the 2021 Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 10, at Village Green Park. The celebration begins with the holiday parade from 5:15 to 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony from 6 to 6:15 p.m., and park celebration and...
Valley awards honor King City High School Agriculture Department and FFA
KING CITY ā King City High School Agriculture Department and FFA were recognized with the 2022 Education Award last Saturday at the 16th Annual Valley of the World Awards, presented by the National Steinbeck Center.
The school is home to a state-ranking ag program,...
Aera unveils new Integrated Operations Control Center
SAN ARDO ā Every time a piston moves on a compressor or warm air passes over oil in a dehydration plant at any of Aeraās field locations, including at San Ardo in South Monterey County, it is all tracked in real time in Aeraās...
Hartnell College named āTop 10 Military Friendly Schoolā by G.I. Jobs Magazine
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has been recognized as one of the nationās āTop 10 Military Friendly Schools for 2025-26ā by G.I. Jobs Magazine, earning the No. 8 spot among large community colleges.
The announcement is part of the magazineās annual Military Friendly Schools list,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 30, 2025
CLEANUP DAY
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Soledad High School. Soledad residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, electronics, TVs, computers,...























