California Rodeo Salinas returns this week with new ambassador, roping events
SALINAS — Emily Cullins of Perris, Calif., was named Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 and will reign over the annual California Rodeo Salinas, which returns this week from Sept. 23 to 26 at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Cullins, who has a passion for agriculture and...
Monterey County mask order still on the table
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has moved forward with a countywide indoor face covering ordinance, which could take effect in late October.
Last week the board introduced language for the mask mandate and met on Tuesday for approval. However, due to amendments...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD — Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 21, 2021
MEAL PROGRAM
SALINAS VALLEY — United Way Monterey County is partnering with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to help expand their food delivery programs to residents who have currently tested positive for Covid-19 and are in their isolation period. This initiative provides one...
Remembering 9/11: King City pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary
KING CITY — Hundreds of American flags were planted on the lawn at King City High School, which hosted 9/11 remembrance events last Friday for students and faculty.
According to Principal Michael Gray, there were 3,000 flags representing the victims of the terrorist attacks,...
King City Police looking for suspect in violent kidnapping
KING CITY — King City Police is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who shot a man after kidnapping and robbing him at gunpoint early Wednesday morning.
According to a news release, on Sept. 15 at about 1:15 a.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s...
Hartnell takes first step toward finding permanent superintendent/president
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board has announced formation of an ad hoc board committee to gather information on and identify potential consultants who can assist the board in a search process for a permanent superintendent/president.
At the conclusion of the board’s regular...
Rotaries provide new digital scales at Greenfield, King City clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Greenfield rotary clubs recently provided new digital scales to assist in obtaining patients’ vital stats at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s local clinics.
The idea came about after Greenfield Rotary President Avelina Torres had coffee with TJ Plew of the King City...
Food Bank distribution in King City seeks additional volunteers
KING CITY — Food Bank for Monterey County’s food distribution program in King City takes place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the first Wednesday of every month.
To help ensure the program continues, the City of King is in need of eight to 10 volunteers...
Newsom survives California recall vote and will remain governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Republican-led bid to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California ended in defeat late Tuesday, as Democrats in the nation’s most populous state closed ranks against a small grassroots movement that accelerated with the spread of COVID-19.
Voters affirmed their support for...
