Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 3, 2024
SUMMER READING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In June and July, all branches of Monterey County Free Libraries will host exciting and entertaining performers and invite patrons to sign up for the Summer Reading Club for reading challenges. Summer is a great time for all, especially children,...
Monterey Countyās hazard mitigation plan up for review
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The 2022 update to the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which describes the countyās vulnerability to various hazards, along with an array of actions and projects for reducing risk, is now available for public review.
Monterey County and local jurisdictions are...
Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event
SALINAS ā Velocity Invitational brings a luxury food, wine and motorsports festival to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas on Nov. 12-14.
The family-friendly event features catered local cuisine and food trucks, while wine, spirit and champagne pavilions offer samples and signature cocktails. In the...
Photo | Operation: Care and Comfort receives items for troops
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated members and guests recently collected items for Operation: Care and Comfort to send to service men and women serving overseas.
Kathy Imamura, Caring for America chair, and Sharon Hornlein, SMCRWF 2nd Vice President, gathered with the...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 29, 2024
Ariana Mercado of Soledad, Daniel Pantoja of Greenfield and Anthony Rangel of King City were named to the Fall 2023 Deanās List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. USM students must end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better to make...
Monterey County Veterans Day Parade makes grand return
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Veterans Day Parade made a grand return this year for its 11th annual patriotic celebration, with thousands of residents from all over gathering in Oldtown Salinas to honor local veterans.
After a live-streamed event last year, more than 100 participants...
King City Rotaryās inaugural Pickleball Tournament delivers a smash hit
KING CITY ā With 16 teams participating, the King City Rotary Clubās first Pickleball Tournament on Saturday was a smashing success, according to organizer and Rotary President James Ewart.
The Feb. 10 event was held at the Expo Building of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in...
Earthquake seismic retrofit grants now available to more eligible California homeowners
CALIFORNIA ā Thirty years after the devastating Northridge Earthquake, new retrofit opportunities are available. Thousands of California homeowners are now eligible to apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit grants, as approximately 300 new ZIP Codes have been added to the program.
Starting...
Monterey County hospitals, agencies partner for new health plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Six organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.
The newly formed Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership between Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial...
āNutcrackerā dazzles South Monterey County during sold-out shows
KING CITY ā The 62nd annual āNutcracker 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 āNutcrackerā productions in...























