Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 4, 2021
STUFF THE BUS
KING CITY ā United Way Monterey County will launch the 11th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Saturday, June 5, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of King City and hosted by UWMC,...
Next generation of healthcare professionals graduate from SVMHS summer program
SALINAS VALLEY ā Summer Health Institute class of 2022 invested five weeks of their summer to advance their future as medical health professionals.
After a competitive application process, this year 29 students from high schools across Monterey County took part in a special graduation ceremony...
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.
Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
Chamber luncheon hosts fair participants
More than 50 people attended King City Chamber of Commerce and Agricultureās monthly luncheon May 4 to learn more about this yearās Salinas Valley Fair, which kicks off Thursday, May 18, and continues through Sunday, May 21.
California Rodeo Salinas awards college scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas has awarded $30,000 in scholarships this year ā a record for the Rodeo Association ā to local students, several of whom are from South Monterey County.
āThe Rodeo Associationās generosity will impact these studentsā lives, and they will in...
Mission San Antonio reopens with upgrades and changes
JOLON ā The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua hosted a celebration event last Sunday to mark the completion of earthquake retrofitting.Ā
Hundreds attended the April 3 celebration and luncheon, which was followed up by a tour of the mission ā...
United Way upgrades play areas at King City preschool
KING CITY ā United Way Monterey County staff members and other volunteers recently helped spruce up the playground at Alegria Migrant and Seasonal Head Start in King City.
āPlaygrounds are essential safe spaces where children can learn and grow while developing crucial cognitive, physical, social...
Sol Treasures hosts Hometown Market featuring local artisans
KING CITY ā Shoppers recently browsed through more than a dozen booths featuring handmade goods at the Hometown Market on Broadway, hosted by Sol Treasures.
The June 26 open-air market included 18 vendors packed around the art center and neighboring Pete Anderson property on Broadway...
Alliance on Aging expands countywide programs supporting seniors with wellness, enrichment and resources
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging has announced a comprehensive schedule of programs and events for fall 2025, designed to enhance the health, resilience and quality of life for older adults and their caregivers across Monterey County.
From financial wellness workshops and technology training to...























