King City ballet dancer begins journey to Washington, D.C.
KING CITY ā King City student Ashley Madrid left last Saturday to begin her yearlong studies at the Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C., in order to pursue the art of ballet.
Monterey County Dance Foundation awarded Madrid a $3,000 scholarship that has made it possible...
Monterey County libraries offer internet hotspots for local students in need
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Free Libraries is providing Wi-Fi hotspots to youth who need internet access.
A total of 300 hotspots have been funded through Monterey County Health Department in partnership with the City of Gonzales.
Any youth in Monterey County can bring their library...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2023
PARKS REOPEN
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks staff reopened nearly all county parks, including Manzanita Park, Royal Oaks Park, San Lorenzo Park and Toro Park, on Jan. 20 after removing immediate winter storm hazards and debris. Jacks Peak Park, however,...
King City community to decide which Safe Routes to School projects to fund
KING CITY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of King, has announced that King City residents and workers will have the opportunity to vote to determine which Safe Routes to School projects to fund in their city.
Voters, age...
Mended Hearts comes to Mee Memorial Hospital
Mended Hearts is a national and community-based non-profit organization that has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. The King City Chapter will hold its first meeting June 21.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 5, 2024
SCHOOL TOURS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is hosting its āInside Education Monterey Countyā tours for the 2024-25 school year, inviting the public to explore local classrooms and programs. Starting in September and running through March, participants can attend one or...
Natalia Merritt, 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair, embarks on new journey
KING CITY ā King City High School junior Natalia Merritt has embarked upon her newfound fame as the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair.
The 17-year-oldās first official appearance took place April 20 during the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off held inside the Orradre Building, where...
King City Police arrest man for vandalizing vehicles with axe
KING CITY ā King City Police have arrested a 43-year-old local man who barricaded himself in a backyard of a residence after he was found using an axe to vandalize vehicles on Talbot Street.
According to a news release, officers responded to a report of...
Hartnell College issues ransomware attack update
SALINAS VALLEY ā Since the discovery of a sophisticated ransomware attack at Hartnell College in the early hours of Oct. 2, the collegeās Information and Technology Resources (ITR) Department has been working overtime to secure data and systems, mitigate risk to all personnel and...
Monterey County to collaborate with state strike teams to enforce Covid-19 business restrictions
MONTEREY COUNTY ā State strike teams, which are part of Californiaās strategy to curb the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, have notified the Monterey County Health Department of their intent to visit the county.
āWhen and how long such a team or teams will be...






















