Stay up to date on vaccines for fewer sick days heading into colder months
CALIFORNIA ā California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses.
Respiratory infections like flu, Covid-19 and RSV are common during the fall and winter seasons, and getting immunized...
4th annual DĆa de los Muertos celebration set for Saturday at Hartnell
SALINAS ā On Saturday, Nov. 2, Hospice Giving Foundation, in collaboration with Hartnell College and Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions, will celebrate the fourth annual DĆa de los Muertos event from 2 to 6 p.m. at Hartnell Collegeās Main Campus in Salinas.
This is a...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 1, 2024
VETERANS CELEBRATION
MONTEREY COUNTY ā All 12 awardees for the 34th Monterey County Veteran of the Year celebration will be inducted into that elite corps. Each will receive a medallion and certificates from the Board of Supervisors, along with other honors. Veterans of the Year...
Monterey County Pops! launches music series across South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Pops! has announced an upcoming series of music programs designed to enrich the lives of South Monterey County residents through educational residencies and special performances.
Programs will feature high school residencies, a āPeter and the Wolfā program for elementary schools,...
Bradley School sees 43% rise in enrollment over 2 years
BRADLEY ā Bradley Union School District (BUSD) is a small, rural school district located in Bradley, about 20 minutes north of Paso Robles. As parent and BUSD Board Member June Yardley shared, āBradley is a tiny, but fierce school district who strives to provide...
Students join Supervisor Lopez for annual pumpkin distribution in South Monterey County
SAN ARDO ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 team marked the fifth consecutive year of distributing pumpkins to South Monterey County students, thanks to a generous donation from Braga Fresh Farms.
Lopez celebrated his birthday Oct. 14 by joining the team...
King City Grocery Outlet development clears legal hurdles
KING CITY ā After more than two years of legal challenges, the development of a new Grocery Outlet in King City is set to move forward.
Best Developmentās proposal for a store located at 1023 Broadway St. gained momentum after a recent ruling from the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 30, 2024
SPOOKFEST
SOLEDAD ā The Fifth Annual Front Streetās Spookfest & Trunk or Treat will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of festive activities, such as games,...
Arts4MC launches revamped grant program to boost equity in local arts
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the launch of a revamped grant initiative for its Community Arts Grants.
This new program combines the previous Arts and Cultural Impact Grant and Community Arts Grants into one comprehensive offering. The initiative aims...
Photos | Community turns out for 2024 King City CiclovĆa
KING CITY ā Hundreds of community members turned out Oct. 13 for the King City CiclovĆa, which transformed the downtown area into a vibrant hub for walkers, cyclists, runners and other forms of non-motorized movement to enjoy the streets safely while promoting a healthier...