Pacific Valley Bank names Eason as president and COO
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer.
Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe.
“Sandi is a proven...
Ensemble Monterey presents ‘A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend
MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...
Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center opens in King City
KING CITY — The Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center officially opened its doors last week at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s campus at 809 Broadway St. in King City, marking a transformative moment for pediatric care in South Monterey County.
Designed to address the...
González appointed as new dean at Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has appointed Ana González as the new Dean of South County Education Centers and Online Learning.
González previously served as the director of Hartnell’s Soledad Education Center, where she played a key role in establishing the Distance Education Hub at...
Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting immigrants’ rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to “Know Your Rights” under the U.S. Constitution.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...
Chevron donates funding to newly proposed Bradley Library
BRADLEY — Chevron has recently donated funding to the newly proposed Bradley Library Branch, which will be a part of the Monterey County Free Libraries system.
The donated funds, totaling $27,500, will provide enrichment opportunities in the areas of science, engineering and math, as well...
King City inmate’s death under investigation at Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — At about 4:07 a.m. on Jan. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas located an incarcerated person in their housing cell who was unresponsive.
“Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures on the subject,” according to...
New mural honors military and first responders at Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — A new mural dedicated to thanking those who have served in the U.S. military and first responders is being completed this week at the Salinas Valley Fair in King City.
Artist Brenda Scettrini Saglio of Salinas designed the mural to cover the...
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...
King City Loaves and Fishes distributes toys to local youth
KING CITY — King City Loaves and Fishes handed out toys to children on Dec. 20.
The toys were donated by members of the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated. The program was once again fortunate to have J.W. Paine volunteer to be Santa Claus.
The families...
