Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 11, 2024
FINAL JOB FAIR
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Know a jobseeker still looking for work this season in Monterey County? Donāt miss the last Multiple Employer Job Fair of this calendar year coming up Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Monterey County Works, Salinas Career Center at 344 Salinas...
Friendsgiving Lunch brings holiday warmth to Monterey Countyās most vulnerable
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Interim Inc. hosted its annual Friendsgiving Lunch on Friday at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming more than 147 clients and community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness or living with mental health challenges.
The Nov. 22 lunch also served an additional...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 6, 2024
HOLIDAY DONATIONS
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System is the South Monterey County location this year for KSBW's tradition of Share Your Holiday tonight. Donations of non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and financial gifts can be dropped off at the Mee Memorial Hospital parking lot...
Fort Hunter Liggett: Red Cross and Army Community Service partner to support soldiers
JOLON ā At Fort Hunter Liggett, Army Community Service (ACS) and the American Red Cross collaborate to support military personnel and their families, providing essential resources during times of need. This partnership highlights both organizationsā dedication to resilience and readiness, offering a robust network...
Monterey County judges reach out to area schools to provide civic education on Constitution Day
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The judges of Monterey County Superior Court, in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and Monterey County Local Bar, commemorated Constitution Day 2024, from Sept. 16-26.
Through coordinated outreach to area schools involving a personal visit from a Judge, Commissioner...
Historic photo of 1914 Vendome Hotel fire installed at Rising Phoenix Tap Room in King City
KING CITY ā A six-foot wide photo from the 1914 fire at the Vendome Hotel in King City has been installed at the Rising Phoenix Tap Room at 320 Broadway.
The newly opened business in the townās historic district is the setting for one of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 5, 2024
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
GREENFIELD ā The City of Greenfield will host the 2024 Holiday Celebration at the Village Green Park on Friday, Dec. 6. The park celebration and holiday performances begin at 5 p.m., followed by the holiday parade from 6:10 to 6:50 p.m. and the...
CHP K-9 sniffs out drugs worth $227K during traffic stop near King City
KING CITY ā Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.Ā
During the traffic stop, the...
UC Santa Cruz, Hartnell College receive grant to strengthen transfer pathway
CENTRAL COAST ā UC Santa Cruz and Hartnell College have long shared a commitment to empowering students from Californiaās Central Coast to achieve their educational and career goals. Now, thanks to a two-year, $250,000 American Talent Initiative (ATI) IDEAS Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 4, 2024
WINTER READING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries is hosting the Winter Reading Program throughout the months of December and January to encourage reading. The program began Dec. 2, and participants can sign up at their nearest MCFL branch or online through Beanstack. Each...