Part of Highway 1 in California falls into the ocean
BIG SUR — A portion of Highway 1 near Big Sur, California, collapsed this past week and fell into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rains caused a “debris flow” of trees, boulders, water and mud, leaving behind a 150-foot-wide gap.
Workers from the California Department...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 20, 2021
SCHOOL SAFETY
MONTEREY COUNTY — A countywide school safety striping project began Aug. 9 and is expected to be completed Aug. 20. Roadwork improvements include installation of new crosswalk and school pavement markings at 36 locations in Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural...
Fort Hunter Liggett kicks off 85th anniversary with look at Central Coast military history
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett kicked off its 85th anniversary with a presentation showcasing the rich military history in California’s Central Coast by retired Lt. Col. Erik Brun with the California Military History Department on Jan. 15.
“85 years…it’s a big deal. This post has...
Photos | Hundreds turn out for King City’s Halloween, Day of the Dead activities
KING CITY — More than 1,500 trick-or-treaters stopped by King City Recreation Department’s fifth annual Trunk or Treat on Monday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
The family-friendly event featured businesses and organizations decorating the trunks of vehicles for Halloween and passing...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 testing sites expand hours to meet demand
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s state-supported Covid-19 testing sites located in Seaside, Salinas and Soledad are expanding hours in response to an increase in demand for testing.
The community testing sites will be adding additional days and appointment times as a result, announced Monterey County...
Sol Treasures art gallery hosts eight-woman exhibition
KING CITY — Sol Treasures recently hosted a Meet the Artists night, during which the community could meet and talk to the eight women artists behind the current exhibit, “Images of Monterey County.”
The March 26 evening wrapped up the gallery exhibition time, which began...
Fort Hunter Liggett pioneers Army’s renewable-only microgrid
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) continues to lead the way in the Army’s energy resilience as the first-ever military installation with a microgrid implementation using only renewable sources, such as photovoltaic (PV) generation and battery storage.
The Army Reserve-funded installation is very close to...
King City fourth graders share thoughts about protecting sea life
KING CITY — Last September, fourth graders at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City boarded the O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s 65-foot catamaran.
As the boat sailed for 90 minutes on the sparkling waters of the Marine Bay National Marine Sanctuary, students participated in an enjoyable...
