Hartnell College celebrates NASA MAA summer program, inspiring future STEM leaders
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation’s K-12 STEAM program celebrated the culmination of another successful NASA MAA (MUREP Aerospace Academy) summer program on July 18, with a Symposium and Poster Session held at Hartnell’s Student Center in Salinas.
The summer program started in June with more...
Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze
CENTRAL COAST — As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are...
City of King announces police chief’s departure
KING CITY — King City Police Chief Keith Boyd will be leaving his post to accept the undersheriff position with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, city officials announced this week.
Boyd’s last day on the job with the City of King will be Dec. 29.
“Chief...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 8, 2021
WEEDING VOLUNTEERS
KING CITY — King City in Bloom will host its next weed cleanup at the city park and around the recreation building in King City on Wednesday, June 9. They will also lay gorilla hair at the golf course and recreation center. Those...
Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...
Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction brings in $725,000
SALINAS VALLEY — All 613 animals sold at Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction last Saturday through Overland Stockyard, with final sales totaling $725,000.
“I am so proud of the effort our community made in supporting 4-H and FFA members from Monterey County,...
State’s indoor mask mandate to expire for most vaccinated residents
CALIFORNIA — California will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
The state implemented the mandate in mid-December as COVID-19 cases began to spike due to the highly infectious omicron variant, requiring residents...
Monterey County Cattlewomen to host inaugural Western Art Show
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Cattlewomen are hosting their first-ever Western Art Show this Saturday.
The scholarship fundraiser will be held in the Seaside Room at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Oct. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. Twenty local artists will be showcasing their...
South County Animal Rescue hosts first event for dogs
Dogs and their owners took over Front Street and Cesar Chavez Park on Sept. 29 to celebrate the first Dog Days of Summer, sponsored by South County Animal Rescue.
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