Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2025
ART WORKSHOPS
KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City is hosting a series of Día de los Muertos events this fall. On Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., it will host a free Beading Workshop with Yesenia Guerrero, suitable for all ages....
Mee Memorial CEO makes list of top rural hospital officials
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s CEO Rena Salamacha has earned recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “110 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know in 2024.”
This is the second time Salamacha has been honored by the publication in recent...
Mee Memorial, Natividad hospitals work together to test community for Covid-19 at King City pop-up site
KING CITY — More than 120 community members were tested for free last Thursday at the first Covid-19 pop-up testing site in King City, hosted by Natividad Medical Center and Mee Memorial Hospital.
The July 9 testing event was set to begin at 10 a.m....
Cal Fire grants boost Central Coast fire safety efforts
CENTRAL COAST — In a significant boost to wildfire prevention efforts, the City of Greenfield has been awarded $189,263 in grant funding through Cal Fire’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing wildfire resilience across the Central Coast.
The...
Fire at California Flats Solar facility prompts evacuation in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD — A fire broke out at the California Flats Solar facility along Turkey Flat Road in Parkfield on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The Aug. 30 incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Cal Fire responded to reports of a vegetation fire...
Monterey County reports 4 more deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Four additional deaths related to Covid-19 were reported Saturday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to now 30.
According to the Monterey County Health Department, all four residents were adults, two of whom had "significant medical history."
"It is a difficult report...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 30, 2021
MEN’S HEALTH
SALINAS — Two board-certified physicians specializing in radiation oncology and family medicine are taking part in the latest Ask the Experts virtual events hosted by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. The free virtual events on Wednesday, June 30, will focus on men’s health...
King City Rotary fun run returns this Saturday
KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the return of the Rabbit Run, which will be held Saturday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the San Bernarbe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City.
The second annual fun...
