Hartnell College confirms personal information was present during ransomware attack
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has determined that certain segments of its network were accessed during the sophisticated ransomware attack on Oct. 2.Ā
The investigation is ongoing; however, in an abundance of caution, data located in potentially impacted network locations was reviewed to identify the...
Fort Hunter Liggett hosts Turkey Trot
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett personnel put on their best turkey attire for the military baseās Turkey Trot on Nov. 17.
The afternoon event featured a 2-mile run and a 1-mile walk for the FHL community, including soldiers, families and the DOD workforce.
Garrison Commander Col....
King City VFW announces local essay contest winners
SALINAS VALLEY ā Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City recently awarded scholarships to four students from South Monterey County who participated in the local organizationās Voice of Democracy and Patriotās Pen youth contests.
The Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition is open to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 14, 2024
COLLEGE TRUSTEE
SALINAS ā The nomination period to qualify as a candidate for the June 4, 2024 Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6 Special Vacancy Election runs Monday, Feb. 12, through Friday, March 8. Official documents may be obtained from and filed at the...
Monterey County approves full ban on sale of flavored tobacco, ratifying vote to come March 15
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County is set to ratify a ban this month on the sale of flavored tobacco products, more than a month after the ban was first proposed.
The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday in favor of the proposal, which would...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System reveals vibrant mural in King City
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced a new mural in King City with artists Paul Richmond and Brenda Scettrini-Saglio, who designed the scene located at 809 Broadway St., facing Canal Street.
The mural showcases South Monterey Countyās natural beauty and vibrant...
āNutcracker Balletā returns to stage in King City
KING CITY ā The 62nd annual āNutcracker Balletā leaps to the stage once again after Covid-19 caused a nearly two-year absence of the historic production in South Monterey County.
The Robert Stanton Theater in King City will bustle with activity of live performance from Dec....
King City community survey finds satisfaction with services, quality of life
KING CITY ā A recent community survey conducted by independent research firm FM3 Research shows King City residents are largely satisfied with local government, city services and overall quality of life.
According to the results, 74% of residents surveyed view the city favorably, a figure...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office details military equipment use
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Nov. 7 for an updated military equipment use policy from the Monterey County Sheriffās Office and received a report on the use of such equipment in part of 2022.
The Sheriffās Office reported 33...
Two inmates found guilty in 2017 stabbing at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā Two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad have been found guilty of attempting to murder another inmate.
After a two-week jury trial, inmates Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, were convicted Sept. 23 for stabbing inmate Manual Gonzalez in September...






















