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Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event

SALINAS — 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...

Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley. Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 10, 2021

VETERAN BBQ KING CITY — King City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 will host a drive-thru Veterans Day barbecue on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the VFW, 599 Bitterwater Road. The meal includes tri-tip, beans, salad and roll. Tickets...

United Way upgrades play areas at King City preschool

KING CITY — United Way Monterey County staff members and other volunteers recently helped spruce up the playground at Alegria Migrant and Seasonal Head Start in King City. ā€œPlaygrounds are essential safe spaces where children can learn and grow while developing crucial cognitive, physical, social...

Thousands turn out for Salinas Valley’s spook-tacular events

Over the holiday weekend, many spook-tacular activities to celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween returned to the Salinas Valley, with thousands in attendance. Here is a look at some of the events that took place this year. Illuminated Procession Community members dressed up to participate...

Crisis Counseling Program provides outreach for Monterey County residents still affected by Covid-19

MONTEREY COUNTY — For those feeling stressed, anxious and lonely in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Interim’s Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) continues to provide outreach opportunities. Interim’s short-term program offers support to individuals struggling with mental illness, and their families who have been affected...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 8, 2021

COOKING DEMO MONTEREY COUNTY — Everyone’s Harvest will host a Thanksgiving ā€œTricks and Tipsā€ virtual cooking demonstration Tuesday, Nov. 9, with renowned local chef Brandon Miller. His demo will feature ā€œMashers vs. Smashersā€ — keys to making restaurant-quality mashed potatoes and an easy way to...

Barrel race fundraiser set for this weekend in King City

KING CITY — A barrel race fundraiser for Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will take place this weekend in King City. ā€œChasing Dreams, Finding Curesā€ will host its fifth annual event Nov. 5-7 at the Salinas Valley...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 5, 2021

CLEANUP DAY GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield and other organizations have planned a Cleanup Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. Local residents can dispose of such items as general garbage, mattresses, electronics,...

Data breach may have affected thousands of Monterey County residents

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been notified that a contractor providing behavioral health services to various clients experienced a network data breach that may have involved unauthorized access to the personal data of 4,201 county residents. The breach occurred between Aug. 25 and 27...
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