Central Coast colleges receive $1.4M in federal funding
CENTRAL COAST — More than $1.4 million in four separate grants have been secured for students at California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey Peninsula College and Hartnell College through the Upward Bound program.
“Leveling the playing field through federal grants is crucial to creating opportunities...
Hernandez named King City’s 2021 Rotarian of the Year
KING CITY — King City Rotary recently announced that Abe Hernandez has been named 2021 Rotarian of the Year.
Hernandez has been a Rotarian since 2002, serving as past president, assistant governor, Paul Harris Fellow and chair of the Barbecue Committee.
“As one of Rotary’s ‘silent...
Soledad student wins local Voice of Democracy contest — again
SALINAS VALLEY — Each year one “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom” is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate.
What is different about the 2020-21 Voice of Democracy youth writing...
King City Police crack down on distracted driving violations
KING CITY — Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, King City Police Department will be actively looking for drivers who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law throughout the month.
“In today’s fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while...
Police announce connection between King City mass shooting and double homicide near Soledad
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department investigators announced Thursday that they have developed information connecting the deadly mass shooting in King City and the double homicide near Soledad.
On March 3, 11 residents were shot during a mass shooting...
Hartnell College informs students of Covid-19 vaccination deadline
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has informed current students that they will need to show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 by Dec. 10 in order to remain enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester.
After that date, students will have to provide vaccine documentation before...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 6, 2021
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. There will be live Christmas music and songs until noon and the...
Highway 101 construction project in King City to close northbound lanes Thursday night
KING CITY — A construction project along Highway 101 near King City will require a full overnight closure of the northbound lanes between First and Broadway streets beginning Thursday night.
According to Caltrans, the pavement rehabilitation will start at 9 p.m. Thursday and continue until...
Monterey County Free Libraries now accepting online payments
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) is now accepting online payments. Library users can pay fees owed on their library accounts with a credit or debit card by visiting emcfl.org.
MCFL eliminated fines for overdue library material in 2022; however, library users who...
Grant helps agricultural workers succeed at Hartnell
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College announced it has received a multi-year grant of $260,000 from Bank of America that will strengthen its ability to help Salinas Valley agricultural workers succeed and advance in an industry increasingly shaped by technology and automation.
The grant will support...
