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...
Grace Lutheran Church in King City plans holiday events beginning this weekend
KING CITY — A candlelight service, a celebration in the barn and a reenactment of the Nativity are planned this month for the public, sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church in King City.
The Bethlehem Experience is a Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, opportunity to bring the...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status.
Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 4, 2025
FLEA MARKET
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club will host the 57th annual Flea Market on Sunday, April 6, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. There will be food and beverage concessions available. For more information, call or text Adriana Villanueva at...
City of King staff dominates ‘Move It’ spring challenge
KING CITY — The team from City of King dominated the “Move It Monterey County” Spring Challenge, which occurred April 1 through May 5.
Presented by Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in co-sponsorship with Blue Zones Monterey County and MY Museum, the goal of...
Rancho Cielo’s Veggie Box fundraiser a big success
SALINAS VALLEY — Rancho Cielo’s annual Veggie Box and BBQ Fundraiser took place Aug. 8-11 on the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in Salinas.
The fundraiser was the biggest success to date, with more than 14,000 boxes sold, 300 volunteers packing boxes and over 2,000 barbecued...
King City police warn of scam using department’s phone number
KING CITY — King City Police Department is warning the community about a telephone scam that falsely uses its main office number.
On April 13, a victim received a phone call from an unknown female who identified herself as a detective with the King City...
Hartnell changes Covid-19 vaccine requirement
SALINAS — Hartnell College Board of Trustees voted to amend the board policy for students and employees requiring the Covid-19 vaccine.
Rather than requiring proof of vaccination to register for classes or to begin employment, the amended change “strongly recommends” the Covid-19 vaccine for students...
Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
SPCA seeks information about man impersonating as veterinarian in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking information about a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County.
A Prunedale man is providing veterinary care without a license, according to SPCA, and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
“He has been giving veterinary examinations, prescribing...
