Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 12, 2024
WHALEFEST RETURNS
MONTEREY ā Dedicated to protecting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and all oceans, the 14th Annual Whalefest Monterey will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, a week before Earth Day, on and around Old Fishermanās Wharf in Monterey. Whalefest...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentineās cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā This Valentineās Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentineās cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
āThis simple act of kindness aims to bring...
Hartnell celebrates grand reopening of Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, Hartnell students, staff and local leaders.
This momentous event marked the completion of significant renovations funded by...
Senior socials expand lineup to King City
KING CITY ā A monthly social hour for active seniors in the community will be expanding its lineup to include King City, following successful programs in both Soledad and Gonzales.
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valleyās SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social) program has...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 2, 2024
LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Montereyās annual Legislative Workshop is set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The community is invited to attend in person or online to find out more about the Countyās legislative priorities for 2024....
Country mega-star Keith Urban to headline Rodeoās Big Week Kick Off Concert
SALINAS ā Award-winning country artist Keith Urban will headline the 2024 Big Week Kick Off Concert on July 12.
Urban was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriterās Hall of Fame and just completed his first residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in...
College art scholarships available for Monterey County high school seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6.
Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...
Remembering 9/11: King City pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary
KING CITY ā Hundreds of American flags were planted on the lawn at King City High School, which hosted 9/11 remembrance events last Friday for students and faculty.
According to Principal Michael Gray, there were 3,000 flags representing the victims of the terrorist attacks,...
PG&E customers to receive California Climate Credit on April energy bills
CALIFORNIA ā Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill.
Residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23. Residential households with an active gas account will...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 15, 2022
VACCINE CLINICS
SOLEDAD ā Monterey County Health Department and Soledad Unified School District will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic every Wednesday through April 13 for those needing booster or vaccine shots. The free clinic takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room...






















