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Grant enables First Tee growth in Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — First Tee Monterey County has received a multi-year grant from Bank of America that will help expand its youth development programs into Greenfield, King City and additional Monterey Peninsula communities. Salinas-based First Tee was recently named the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 31, 2021

YOUTH VACCINES SALINAS — Natividad is offering a free vaccination clinic for youth ages 5 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic, at 1441 Constitution Blvd. in Salinas, features the Pfizer Covid-19 pediatric vaccine. Two doses are required,...

Arrests made in King City double-murder case

KING CITY — Local police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of two residents last Sunday in King City, and are asking for the public’s help in locating additional suspects who remain at large. According to King City Police Department, gunshots were...

Photos | Christmas parade spreads holiday cheer in King City

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Lighted Christmas Parade featured many decorated floats and vehicles, spreading some holiday cheer throughout downtown on Dec. 17. This year’s parade featured the theme ā€œChristmas Music Magic.ā€

Salinas Valley park projects receive $26M in state grants

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly $26 million has been awarded for park projects in the Salinas Valley as part of the state’s ā€œOutdoors for Allā€ initiative to enable all Californians to access parks and open space. California State Parks announced Dec. 8 that a total of...

Remembering the life of King City High student Ebony Vega-Politron

KING CITY — Back in September, King City High took on Rancho San Juan during a Thursday night football game, but front and center were the senior cheerleaders, who left one spot noticeably empty on the sidelines except for sunflowers and a poster honoring...

King City residents join USC’s largest marching band ever

KING CITY — Miguel Aguirre and his daughter Karina Aguirre of King City performed together in the largest University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band ever to take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in late October. Nearly 900 alumni joined 250 current...

South Monterey County nonprofits awarded more than $25K in grants

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) has awarded $25,300 in grants this year to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations providing services in King City and surrounding communities. Guided by an advisory board of local residents, SMCF raises money to provide grants each...

ā€˜Nutcracker’ dazzles South Monterey County during sold-out shows

KING CITY — The 62nd annual ā€œNutcracker Balletā€ dazzled local audiences once again last weekend at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. Produced by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre, the holiday classic is one of the oldest ā€œNutcrackerā€ productions in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 20, 2021

TRAFFIC REMINDER GONZALES — City of Gonzales is reminding residents to pay attention to the Public Works employees directing traffic each weekday morning on the Fifth Street Bridge. Lately, the employees have experienced motorists who are not respecting their traffic control and have created dangerous...
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