Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 9, 2022
SUMMER KICK-OFF
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad will host a free summer kick-off event filled with fun activities for families on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 560 Walker Drive by Rotary Park in Soledad. There will be food, games, crafts,...
South Monterey County gets record $2.5M state broadband investment
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Digital equity and infrastructure in Monterey County are receiving a record investment of state broadband funding, with the announcement of $2.5 million in broadband technical assistance grants to local municipalities to support efforts to close the digital divide.
The cities of Gonzales,...
Mee Memorial CEO elected to Rural Health Congress
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has been elected to serve as a representativeĀ on the National Rural Health Associationās Rural Health Congress.
As the policy-making body of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the Rural Health Congress determines the associationās positions...
Congregation celebrates King City pastorās 10th anniversary
KING CITY ā The congregation of First Baptist Church made last Saturday a special night for Pastor Ken Reese and his wife Patty.
While Patty was in on the surprise dinner for the 10th anniversary of Kenās service to the church as pastor, he was...
Salinas Valley cities plan Memorial Day events Monday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout the Salinas Valley on Monday, May 30, to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the military.
In King City, VFW Post 6747 will resume its formal Memorial Day Ceremony at the King...
Artist installs 12-foot Iron Oak tree sculpture at Mission San Antonio de Padua
JOLON ā Local artist Max Randolph recently installed a custom 12-foot-tall sculpture of a great oak tree in the historic courtyard of Mission San Antonio de Padua.
The Mission commissioned Randolph, who runs the art studio Max Randolph Studios in Paso Robles, to build the...
King City Rotary hosts dedication for new student lounge
KING CITY ā King City Rotary Club hosted a dedication ceremony during its Dec. 6 meeting at Sun Street Centers in King City to celebrate the completion of the Darlene Acosta Youth Center Rotary Student Lounge.
The Rotary Clubs from the Salinas Valley and local...
High school counselors tour Hartnell College campuses
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley high school counselors were invited on April 12 to tour Hartnell Collegeās three education centers in King City, Soledad and Castroville.
Among the participants were Soledad Education Center Director Ana Gonzalez and Dean of Student Success Carla Johnson, who...
Caltrans to lower speed limit on 101 between San Miguel and King City
KING CITY ā Caltrans has announced that it will be reducing the speed limit on a segment of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City, from the existing posted maximum speed of 70 mph to 65 mph.
āThis decision was based on results of...
Commissioners review Paraiso Springs Resort project site
Last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Monterey County Planning Commission held an on-site meeting to review the site for the Paraiso Springs Resort project west of Soledad and Greenfield.