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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 8, 2023

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DISASTER ASSISTANCE KING CITY — The FEMA Mobile Disaster Assistance Registration Intake Center trailer will be in King City and San Ardo this week to offer disaster assistance for those impacted by winter storms. With hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily,...

Excessive heat warning issued for Salinas Valley

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SALINAS VALLEY — An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of Monterey County, including the cities of Greenfield and King City as well as southern Salinas Valley. The warning takes effect beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday and continues until 1 p.m. Friday, according...

Gonzales student meets with state leaders

Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.

Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local students

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 11, 2021

FOOD DONATIONS SALINAS VALLEY — The little food pantries throughout the Salinas Valley could use a restock of donations, especially during the cold middle of winter. An online announcement and photo posted by Lola Smith to social media showed the little food pantry outside Liberty...

Burglary at cannabis facility leads to vehicle pursuit, recovery of marijuana

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SALINAS VALLEY — An in-progress burglary at a local greenhouse facility last week led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit from Salinas to Gilroy and the recovery of a large load of marijuana. At about 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 25, a security guard reported an in-progress...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to close Monterey, King City substations to public

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure of its two substation offices, located in Monterey and King City, to lobby services effective Nov. 17. According to a news release Monday, the decision was made due to staffing needs that require records...

Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year

It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of ā€œSteinbeck country.ā€ The event returns Aug. 5.

Mee Memorial’s drive-thru educational event brings awareness to diabetes

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System observed Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day with a Nov. 12 drive-thru educational event. Attendees were able to pull through the hospital parking lot in King City and pick up diabetes information, which included a risk-assessment questionnaire. Heidi...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2021

BRUSH FIRE KING CITY — A brush fire started in the Salinas River bed off Highway 101 and Jolon Road in King City at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. As of Monday morning, the fire burned 25 acres and is 50% contained. Forward...
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