Mee Memorial Hospital recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mee Memorial Hospital will be offering mammograms for women over 40 at a rate of $99.
King City forum discusses dangers of fentanyl
KING CITY ā Numerous area organizations partnered to host a Fentanyl Forum Town Hall on July 25 at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City, with the aim toward improving public knowledge about the narcotic and reducing the rising overdose rate.
The primary panelists were...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 24, 2021
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
GREENFIELD ā Food Bank for Monterey County and the City of Greenfield are asking for help from volunteers to distribute food to local residents. The latest food distribution took place on May 11, and they happen every other Tuesday from 9 to 11...
Stomp for a cause
Sun Street Centers recently celebrated its South County STOMP at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, bringing in more than $125,000 in one night to support the new substance abuse treatment facility in King City.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2021
VACCINE CLINIC
GONZALES ā The City of Gonzales, in conjunction with Gonzales Rx Pharmacy, will offer a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic for youth and students age 12 and older. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the pharmacy, located...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates microgrid launch
JOLON ā The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, under the command of Col. Stephen Trotter, celebrated a landmark achievement Sept. 17 with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new microgrid, a fully renewable energy system designed to bolster the base's energy resilience and sustainability.
The...
Hartnellās rent and utility relief nears $7 million
SALINAS VALLEY ā In partnership with United Way Monterey County, the Hartnell College Foundation has helped more than 400 low-income households receive $2.75 million in emergency rent and utility assistance since March 2021 and plans to distribute nearly $4 million more in 2022.
About half...
PHOTO: Crews install new King City entrance sign
KING CITY ā A new entrance sign has been installed on First Street in King City, welcoming visitors who come off the highway on that entry point.
The location is on the corner of the King City Veterinary Hospital property, and city officials thanked...
Monterey County appoints new County Administrative Officer
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Sonia De La Rosa has been appointed as Monterey Countyās new County Administrative Officer, announced the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 13.
De La Rosa, an experienced public administrative leader, will succeed outgoing CAO Charles McKee, who is retiring at...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 23, 2020
VETERAN BANNERS
SOLEDAD ā Veterans and active duty banner program applications are available in Soledad. The program will recognize Soledad residents who have served or are serving in the military. The program will honor those individuals with a banner displaying their name and picture hung...





















