Local nonprofits host public conversation on solving homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services and Gathering for Women are hosting a free event, “Solving Homelessness: A Community Conversation,” on Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Center’s Carpenter Hall in Carmel.
The discussion will feature Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County’s Director...
Monterey County reports nearly 1,000 total cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 181 residents tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County over the past four days, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nearly 1,000 countywide on Monday.
According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data revealed...
Summerhill named Monterey County’s first Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY — College professor Daniel B. Summerhill has been selected as Monterey County’s first Poet Laureate, with a two-year term that begins immediately.
“Being the inaugural Poet Laureate of Monterey County is exciting but doesn’t come without its due responsibility and urgency,” Summerhill said. “I now have...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 7, 2021
CAREER CENTER
SALINAS — America’s Job Center, aka One Stop Career Center in Salinas, reopened April 5 to help those in need of a jump-start to their career. The Salinas branch at 344 Salinas St. reopened to serve job seekers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays...
Public workshop to discuss King City’s first roundabout scheduled for tonight
KING CITY — A public workshop on the proposed roundabout project at the intersection of Broadway Street and San Antonio Drive will be held in the King City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
The City of King’s consultants will share the...
Fort Hunter Liggett offers inside look during open house
JOLON — More than 1,200 guests attended an open house at Fort Hunter Liggett earlier this month, during which attendees could view demonstrations of equipment, learn information about the army base located near Jolon and see historical vehicles.
In addition to the open house on...
Hartnell College to honor 13 inductees into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District will induct the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 during a luncheon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the college’s main campus at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas.
This will be the 10th annual event for the college.
“For the past...
Bracero mural unveiling set for Friday in Chualar
CHUALAR — Monterey County Supervisors Chris Lopez and Luis Alejo and the Arts Council for Monterey County will host an unveiling celebration of the Bracero Legacy Mural on Friday, April 18, in Chualar.
The Bracero Legacy Mural is the first mural of its kind on...
Arts Council for Monterey County launches Youth Poet Laureate program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County in partnership with Urban Word celebrates local youth poets with the opportunity to serve as the Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate.
Youth poets must submit five original poems for adjudication to determine the Youth Poet Laureate, who...
