South Monterey County quilters create 4,000 face masks during Covid-19 pandemic
SALINAS VALLEY ā Members of the Valley Heritage Quilt Guild have created more than 4,000 washable masks during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and they plan to continue to make masks for people who need them.
The guild consists of 70 members, mostly from Monterey and...
South Monterey County Job Fair set for today in Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY ā Job seekers throughout the area are invited to attend the South Monterey County Job Fair on Wednesday, June 1, at the Soledad Community Center.
Monterey County Workforce Development Board, the City of Soledad and the Soledad Parks and Recreation Department are collaborating...
Happening today: Nationwide emergency alert test to sound on all cell phones, TVs and radios
UNITED STATES ā At 11:20 a.m. today, Oct. 4, anyone with a cell phone can expect an emergency alert from the U.S. federal government.
The alert is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission.
The national...
Bradley Union School District receives special congressional recognition
BRADLEY ā Bradley Union School District was presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren last month in honor of its recent acceptance into the national League of Innovative Schools.
An Open House event was held May 16 at the...
King City leaders discuss vaccinations, future events
KING CITY ā Local assets could soon be utilized to further combat the Covid-19 pandemic and annual events may trickle back into operation as time goes on, as announced by city leaders during the latest King City Council meeting on Feb. 9.
During his Covid-19...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2022
RECYCLING EVENT
KING CITY ā A King City Community Recycling Event will take place Saturday, April 23, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St. Accepted items include mattresses, appliances, yard waste, electronics, metals, furniture and tires. No commercial dumping...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 14, 2022
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering the Monterey Cadre Leadership Program on Jan. 24, providing an opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills for young adults, ages 18 to 24. Participants will develop leadership skills, engage in community service,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 1, 2021
NEW WILDFIRE
BRADLEY ā Cal Fire reported a wildfire outside Bradley that had burned 1,100 acres and was 80% contained as of June 1. The fire at Wunpost Road and Sargent Canyon Road began May 30 with a cause under investigation. The Sargents Fire was...
Mee Memorial celebrates Greenfield Clinic expansion
GREENFIELD ā A massive donation and a thoughtful dedication were among the surprises at the recent grand opening ceremony for the newly expanded Greenfield Clinic.
Residents, community leaders and elected officials gathered on a Friday afternoon to celebrate the new Greenfield facility, built by Mee...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 9, 2022
HOLIDAY PARADE
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 9, featuring a holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony. The park celebration and holiday performances begin at 5 p.m. at the Village Green Park, followed by the parade at 6:10...