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Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 6, 2023

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SOCIAL SECURITY KING CITY — An educational seminar, hosted by Robert Cullen of Farmers Insurance and Steve Noonan, regional vice president of Equitable Distributors LLC, is planned for Thursday, April 6, at 12 p.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The...

King City offers new housing and utility cost assistance program

KING CITY — The City of King will begin offering a new temporary program providing financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utility costs on Oct. 15. The program, which will cover up to $1,500 monthly for three months or more, is primarily for households whose...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 28, 2021

REVERSE PARKING KING CITY — The reverse diagonal parking test began in King City on April 22. A kick-off demonstration was held yesterday, and the community is encouraged to complete an online survey that can be found on the city’s website kingcity.com. The reverse diagonal...

New pedestrian bridge opens in time for annual Salinas rodeo

SALINAS — A ribbon cutting took place Sept. 23 for the new Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge, which was completed just in time for last week’s California Rodeo Salinas. Funded entirely by private donations, the bridge took 10 months to complete and connects the west grandstand...

Salinas Valley schools scramble to meet food needs of students

Del Rey Elementary School in King City
SALINAS VALLEY — Area schools have begun offering free food to children from age 1 through 18. Times and plans differ by city, but they all have the same mission, to ensure area youth have a reliable source of food during the coronavirus-related closure...

Monterey County Pops! launches music series across South Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! has announced an upcoming series of music programs designed to enrich the lives of South Monterey County residents through educational residencies and special performances. Programs will feature high school residencies, a ā€œPeter and the Wolfā€ program for elementary schools,...

Hartnell superintendent granted emergency powers for college district

Hartnell College Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College’s Governing Board voted unanimously to grant temporary emergency powers to Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh, during an emergency meeting Wednesday. All seven district directors were present for the March 18 vote, but the student member was absent. The action allows Hsieh to respond to the novel coronavirus...

ā€˜The Sleeping Beauty’ ballet hits King City stage Friday

KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present ā€œThe Sleeping Beautyā€ ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City. ā€œWe are so happy to partner once again with the...

Mee Memorial doctor named chief medical officer

Mee Memorial doctor
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has announced Noah Hawthorne, M.D., as chief medical officer. The chief medical officer oversees medical staff, physician recruitment and system-wide provision of quality care, bringing a clinical perspective to the administrative strategy and mission of...

ā€˜Berry’ Bliss: Thousands flock to 2025 Salinas Valley Fair for food, fun, music and tradition

Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King City’s Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of ā€œThe Berry Best Fair.ā€ With a theme honoring the region’s rich agricultural heritage, this year’s...
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