Salinas Valley leaders discuss closing digital divide
SALINAS VALLEY — Area representatives recently joined with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation investing $6 billion to expand broadband infrastructure in an effort to bridge the digital divide.
The July 21 signing of AB/SB 156 took place in the unincorporated community of Traver....
Why Covid took off in California, again
Between reinstated mask mandates and spiking coronavirus case numbers, this summer is starting to feel a little too much like 2020.
Even in California, a state with a vaccination rate well above average, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has nearly doubled in the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 4, 2021
STRUGGLE SUPPORT
GONZALES — For those feeling stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Inc. and California Hope will host a chat session for emotional support, resources and outreach. The chats will take place every Wednesday starting Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...
South Monterey County police departments to host National Night Out events
SALINAS VALLEY — Local police departments throughout South Monterey County will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 3, meant to build trust between officers and communities and give a chance for residents to meet their law enforcement personnel.
Numerous community groups are also...
Fast action stops fire near Pinnacles, east of Soledad
SOLEDAD — Fast action from local firefighters helped contain a wildfire that started last Wednesday, July 28, near the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad.
The fire burned a total of 171 acres off Highway 146 West, but no structures were damaged...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 2, 2021
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The guest speaker will be Joe Desmond, executive director of Sustainable Agriculture...
New coffee shop Hestia opens in King City
KING CITY — Hestia at the Diner had a soft opening last week for its new location in King City at 320B Broadway St., with a grand opening planned for this Sunday, Aug. 1.
The business is co-owned by Kelly Green and her daughter Sierra...
Cal Water encourages Salinas Valley customers to conserve water amid dry year
SALINAS VALLEY — As Monterey County experiences a second dry year in a row, California Water Service (Cal Water) encourages customers in its Salinas and King City districts to conserve water as much as possible.
“Our Salinas and King City district customers have done a...
International ice cream shop opens King City location
KING CITY — Michoacana Pedir De Boca Ice Cream Shop hosted its grand opening last Saturday, preceded by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday in conjunction with the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
Michoacana Pedir De Boca was founded in Tocumbo, Mexico, before expanding...
