Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 20, 2023
STORM CENTER
SPRECKELS ā Federal, state and local agencies are coming together to provide information and assistance to those impacted by recent storms. A Local Assistance Center (LAC) will be open beginning Saturday, Jan. 21, through Thursday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
Mee Memorial breaks ground on new childrenās clinic
KING CITY ā Construction is beginning on the Mee Memorial Childrenās Health and Wellness Center in King City following a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month.
The new clinic, located at 809 Broadway St. in the building that serves Dialysis and Physical Therapy, will provide a...
Storm damage estimates exceed $30M in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County has released initial damage estimates following the onslaught of recent winter storms that caused major flooding, mudslides and other hazardous conditions throughout the region.
Currently, the countyās Department of Emergency Management is estimating at least $30 million in damages to...
Monterey County Supervisor Lopez elected president of Latino Caucus of California Counties
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Latino Caucus of California Counties (LCCC) membership voted to elect a new Executive Board at the California State Association of Counties 128th Annual Meeting on Nov. 16.
The newly elected Executive Board is as follows:
President ā Supervisor Chris Lopez, Monterey CountyVice President ā...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 23, 2022
STEINBECK FESTIVAL
SALINAS ā National Steinbeck Center will present the first-ever Steinbeck Street Fair and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street in Salinas. The free event will include local vendors and live music by the Monterey County...
King City Councilmember Acosta dies
KING CITY ā King City Councilmember Darlene āDeeā Acosta has died after a brief illness, announced City of King officials last week.
Acosta, who recently submitted a letter of resignation from the King City Council effective Feb. 14 due to health reasons, died that Tuesday...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 12, 2022
TRUTH HEARING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special Truth Act hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m. inside its Chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., in Salinas. As required by law, the governing body of any county or city...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 16, 2022
STEM EXPO
SALINAS ā Monterey County STEM Talent Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hartnell College, Willard Lewallen STEM Center Lobby, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas. This event will connect STEM industry leaders to talented students, former students...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 27, 2022
TEEN NIGHT
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Community Center is inviting youth ages 13 to 18 to get into the Halloween spirit and attend a spooky Teen Night on Friday, Oct. 28. There will be gaming, karaoke, fortuneteller and a costume contest with prizes from 5 to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 3, 2022
STORYTIME RETURNS
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County Free Librariesā Soledad Branch Library has announced the return of its weekly Storytime/Hora del Cuento, which will take place every Thursday at 4 p.m. Stories will be followed by fun activities suitable for children of all ages. The Soledad...