Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 4, 2021
STRUGGLE SUPPORT
GONZALES ā For those feeling stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Inc. and California Hope will host a chat session for emotional support, resources and outreach. The chats will take place every Wednesday starting Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...
Monterey County libraries begin summer reading and meal programs
MONTEREY COUNTY ā With summer about to begin and schools ending their academic years, Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the beginning of its Summer Reading Program, as well as a Lunch at the Library program that offers free food and activity bags to...
King City man arrested for stabbing relative after disagreement
KING CITY ā King City Police Department responded to a stabbing report on Oct. 24 at about 3:05 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of Leeds Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The...
San Lorenzo Park in King City to reopen July 1
KING CITY ā San Lorenzo Park in King City will reopen to the public beginning Thursday, July 1, announced Monterey County Parks.
Located along the eastern side of the Salinas River, the county park and its camping and picnic areas had been closed since April...
Mee Memorial Hospital lays off 55 employees due to revenue decline
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Hospital in King City has laid off 55 employees due to a decline in revenue from fewer patient visits during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Significant decreases in patient volume ā down by 59 percent in April ā have reduced the hospitalās...
SPCA Monterey County advises caution when driving to avoid deer during mating season
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County advises drivers to use extreme caution when driving to avoid hitting deer on area roadways this time of year.Ā
Fall is deer mating season on the Central Coast and deer are significantly more likely to be on the move...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2022
COVID MEMORIAL
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution honoring local residents who have died from the Covid-19 virus as well as survivors. The resolution establishes every March 1 as āCovid-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Dayā in Monterey County....
Mission San Antonio reopens with upgrades and changes
JOLON ā The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua hosted a celebration event last Sunday to mark the completion of earthquake retrofitting.Ā
Hundreds attended the April 3 celebration and luncheon, which was followed up by a tour of the mission ā...
Salinas Valley State Prison donates to Sun Street Centers in King City
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers received a donation of $3,662 from the Salinas Valley State Prison in support of its King City outpatient program at 641 Broadway St.
The March 7 announcement was made alongside SVSP officials and Sun Street Centers leaders.
Those present...
Monterey County Dance Theatreās āNutcracker Balletā celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY ā A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, āThe Nutcracker Balletā will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...






















