Monterey County program allows paramedics to help combat opioid epidemic
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has announced the launch of a new program, in partnership with Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, to expand buprenorphine distribution by emergency responders to reduce opioid overdoses.
“In response to the ongoing narcotic epidemic, Monterey County has...
Greenfield celebrates 75 years with burying of time capsule
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special ceremony earlier this month, culminating in the burying of a time capsule that will be opened during the city’s centennial anniversary in 25 years.
The 75th celebration, also known as a diamond jubilee,...
64th ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ set for this weekend in King City
KING CITY — A cast of 115 dancers from South Monterey County will perform the 64th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” this weekend at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
“Plan to be amazed,” said Janette Harkness, artistic director of Monterey County Dance...
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...
Lockwood 4-H hosts virtual record book workshops
LOCKWOOD — Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Lockwood 4-H Club has managed to stay active with several events.
On Feb. 13, the club hosted the first of three County Record Book Workshops. Of the 14 4-H clubs in Monterey County, eight of those clubs had members...
King City Police Department mourns loss of Sgt. Kenedy
KING CITY — King City Police Department is mourning the unexpected passing of Police Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died while on duty March 25 at about 12:45 a.m. after experiencing a medical emergency.
An 11-year veteran of the King City Police Department, 42-year-old Kenedy began...
Hartnell College presents virtual job fairs through April
SALINAS VALLEY — A series of virtual career and job fairs began last Wednesday and continues through April, covering a wide range of academic fields and featuring opportunities for both permanent hiring and internships.
Hartnell College is presenting the online events with the Salinas Valley...
Hartnell College awarded $9.5M grant to support students in agricultural careers
SALINAS — Hartnell College has been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s inaugural NEXTGEN program.
The official announcement was made during a presentation by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, D.C., on June 20.
“This...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 25, 2022
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host a general membership meeting on Tuesday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St. in King City. The guest speaker will be Justin Patterson, candidate for Monterey County...
