Photo | Loaves and Fishes receives toys for youth
Members of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently donated toys to the Loaves and Fishes program to be distributed to children for Christmas. The donations will be handed out during a distribution next week.
King Cityās Kurt and Susan Frenzel celebrate 50 years of marriage
KING CITY ā Kurt and Susan Frenzel marked their 50th wedding anniversary this April 2025.
Susan, formerly Susan Holland, is the daughter of the late Al Holland, a longtime employee at Lyns Liquors. The couple, both graduates of local high schools ā Susan from King...
Hartnell College Foundation to honor artists, community members
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation has selected 11 individuals to be recognized for their contributions to the arts at Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley community.
This yearās honorees are: JosĆ© G. Ortiz, Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts; Gail Higginbotham, Community Arts Hero; Jeanne...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 26, 2020
BUS SURVEY
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit is conducting a Rider Survey through June 30. Riders are being asked to share their attitudes and opinions about riding the bus system. MST had 82 responses to its prior Community Survey. To access the survey, go to...
King City Highās Silva, Jones named top school employees in district
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School Districtās Hugo Silva and Jamie Jones have been named the 2025-26 Classified and Teacher Employees of the Year, respectively.
In a Feb. 17 announcement, the district stated it is grateful for Silvaās hard work and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 19, 2021
GRAND OPENING
SOLEDAD ā A grand-opening celebration of Hartnell Collegeās new Soledad Education Center is planned for Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature an official ribbon-cutting, building tours, family festival and free hot dog-hamburger picnic. The public is...
Alliance on Agingās 2024 Trashion Show in King City transforms waste into wearable art
KING CITY ā Alliance on Agingās 2024 Trashion Show in King City was a groundbreaking success, captivating more than 300 attendees with its innovative approach to transforming waste into wearable art.
Held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on Feb. 22, this unique event showcased the...
SPCA seeks information about man impersonating as veterinarian in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County is seeking information about a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County.
A Prunedale man is providing veterinary care without a license, according to SPCA, and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
āHe has been giving veterinary examinations, prescribing...
King City Highās Class of 2025 celebrates graduation
KING CITY ā More than 200 seniors celebrated the end of their academic journey at King City High School last Saturday, before a packed audience at War Memorial Stadium.
The June 7 graduation ceremony opened with a presentation of the flags by the KCHS Military...
King City teacher seeks funds to build school garden
KING CITY ā Kacey Hass, a seventh-grade life science teacher at Chalone Peaks Middle School, has started a GoFundMe page to raise money to start a school garden.
Hass is also the gardening teacher for both seventh and eighth grades, but the campus currently does...























