Monterey County’s hazard mitigation plan up for review
MONTEREY COUNTY — The 2022 update to the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which describes the county’s vulnerability to various hazards, along with an array of actions and projects for reducing risk, is now available for public review.
Monterey County and local jurisdictions are...
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%
CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.
Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...
Community input sought on King City skate park redesign
KING CITY — Community members, especially youth who enjoy skating, are being asked for their input to determine the future of the King City Skate Park at the corner of San Antonio Drive and Bedford Avenue.
The City of King was recently awarded $177,000 by...
Sun Street Centers opens sober living homes in King City
KING CITY — Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the opening of two Sober Living Environments (SLEs) located behind its substance abuse facility in King City.
About 150 guests attended the April 23 open house, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility — including...
King City Rotary readies for new 5K race
KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the first-ever Rabbit Run 5K, which will be held Saturday, April 16.
The inaugural Rabbit Run, set for 9 a.m. at the King City Golf Course, will be a festive, timed, fun run or walk...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2022
CHOWDER DINNER
KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum will present the 27th Annual Drury Tankersley Clam Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 28. This year’s dinner will be takeout only, with drive-thru from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds...
Monterey County Dance Theatre moves youth classes outside
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Theatre found an outside-the-box solution to teaching dance to area youth by taking lessons outdoors.
Last Monday, Aug. 10, was the first day students from throughout South Monterey County gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Steinbeck Square in King...
Hartnell College to honor largest graduating class during Friday commencement ceremony
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell Community College District will celebrate the academic achievements of its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 4 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas.
The ceremony will include the official conferring of...
King City farm labor contractors receive suspended prison sentences for workers’ compensation fraud
KING CITY — Monterey County Judge Rafael Vasquez has sentenced King City residents and farm labor contractors Elias Perez Jr., 43, and Alejandra Perez, 40, to three years in prison for insurance fraud committed between 2013 and 2017.
Vasquez also suspended those prison sentences, placing...
