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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 18, 2024

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LAKE FISHING MONTEREY COUNTY — Christmas has come early for anglers at Lake San Antonio — 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout have arrived, courtesy of a fish plant by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 10. Parks staff captured the process, sharing...

PG&E grant boosts 2-1-1 emergency response services in Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is collaborating with California 2-1-1 providers across its coverage area, including United Way Monterey County, to offer customers critical services during times of disaster. As part of its 2024 charitable contributions, PG&E’s Central Coast team awarded...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 30, 2025

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CHAMBER MOVING KING CITY — During the month of May, the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture office will be moving to the former Rustler building at 110 Vanderhurst Ave., next to the new Downtown Plaza. No exact date has been chosen yet. The...

Arizona’s Salad Bowl becomes fertile ground for Covid-19

YUMA, Ariz. — The Rev. Emilio Chapa was delivering a homily on a recent Sunday when he paused to lament a sight that had shaken him as he entered the sacristy before Mass. The board where his staff posted requests for funeral services was covered...

Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands receives ā€˜Excellence in Education’ award from Monterey County School Boards Association

MONTEREY COUNTY — Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Education Award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA).  The honor was presented at MCSBA’s Annual Dinner and Organizational Meeting, held on May 1 at Hartnell Community...

Monterey County added to state’s Covid-19 watch list

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been placed on the state’s Covid-19 county data monitoring watch list after exceeding the 14-day case rate threshold of 100 cases per 100,000 residents and the threshold for percent change in three-day average hospitalizations. California Department of Public Health...

PHOTOS: Operation Santa Claus parades through Pine Canyon

PINE CANYON — South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s Pine Canyon Station hosted Operation Santa Claus last Sunday evening. The firefighters dressed up as festive characters and drove their firetrucks through Pine Canyon’s neighborhoods outside King City to wave to onlookers and toss candy canes to...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 8, 2025

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CLIMATE ACTION MONTEREY COUNTY — As part of the County of Monterey’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan process, the community is invited to help the County prioritize meeting its emission reduction targets. Using an online Climate Action Simulator, residents can step into the role of...

Goodwill collection brings donations for Food Pantry

Volunteers from the Community Food Pantry collect donations from South County residents in the King City High School parking lot last Saturday.

Cal Water begins water infrastructure upgrade in King City

KING CITY — California Water Service (Cal Water) began an important water main replacement project in King City that will keep critical water infrastructure and service in the area safe and reliable. The upgrade will ensure customers, including Town Square tenants and other downtown residents...
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