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April 20, 2026

Trio of job fairs kicks off Wednesday in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is hosting three events this month for local jobseekers, including one in Greenfield on Wednesday. ā€œWe’re excited to start the New Year with three great opportunities to find work for our local jobseekers,ā€ said Christopher Donnelly, executive director...

California’s vaccinated can go mostly mask-free beginning June 15

Vaccinated Californians will be able to go mask-free in indoor stores, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and many other places as part of the state’s grand reopening next Tuesday, officials announced on Wednesday. The new rules are aligned with federal guidance, meaning that face coverings will...

Monterey County shows support for Ukraine

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is showing its support for the people of Ukraine, displaying the eastern European country’s flag inside the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers in Salinas after hosting a special ceremony earlier this month. The county spent time during the supervisors’ meeting on...

Hotline, webinars provide HR support for Monterey County employers

MONTEREY COUNTY — In partnership with the California Employers Association, the Monterey County Workforce Development Board is providing a free hotline and a series of webinars to assist local employers with Human Resources (HR) support.  Employers can call the HR Hotline Monday through Friday, from...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 10, 2025

News Briefs
FARM DAY VOLUNTEERS KING CITY — Monterey County Ag Education will present South County Farm Day at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on Thursday, Jan. 23, for local third-grade students only. Volunteers to help guide the classes around or to present on agriculture...

Salinas Valley cities plan for Memorial Day ceremonies

SALINAS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies will be impacted by Covid-19 health guidelines once again, with Greenfield and Gonzales hosting small ceremonies, King City only having a cemetery wreath drop-off and Soledad standing out with a ceremony on par with previous years. SOLEDAD ā€œSoledad has had...

More than 150 children cast lines at Fort Hunter Liggett’s 22nd annual Youth Fishing Derby

Youth Fishing Derby
JOLON — More than 150 children ages 2-15 registered in Fort Hunter Liggett’s (FHL) 22nd annual Youth Fishing Derby last Saturday at the Del Venturi Reservoir. An estimated 300 to 400 people participated in the April 27 event, with families traveling from across the state...

Santa Lucia Elementary participates in By the Bay 3K

Santa Lucia Elementary students, parents, staff and members of the King City community participated in the annual By the Bay 3K Fun Run at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove on April 29.

Sol Treasures’ Hermie Robles Creation Station honors late board director

Sol Treasures King City Hermie Robles Creation Station
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has begun a rollout of the Hermie Robles Creation Station, a room with technical equipment that can not only be a classroom, but also a creative center for artists, musicians and learners. Aimed mainly for youth, the room’s laptops, equipment...

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on the roads. Pedestrian deaths make up more than 24% of all traffic-related fatalities in California. Nationally, an...
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