Monterey Countyās Covid-19 vaccination rates remain stable
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said the county continues to make Covid-19 vaccines available and is looking toward younger demographics to raise vaccination rates during a press briefing on June 9.
Of county residents age 12 and older, 63% have...
Lockwood teacher honored as Monterey Countyās Middle School Teacher of the Year
LOCKWOOD ā Heather Robbins of San Antonio School in Lockwood has been named Monterey Countyās Middle School Teacher of the Year.
The English Language Arts teacher had been told she was being called in to discuss the upcoming school year on July 21, but she...
South Monterey County dancers to benefit from fundraiser Saturday
KING CITY ā Monterey County Dance Foundation will host āA Toast to Danceā this Saturday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, celebrating the return of performing arts after the long pandemic shutdown of in-person learning and performances.
Proceeds from the July 31 event...
Covid-19 shutdowns affect King City events, fairgrounds venue
KING CITY ā King City Council members discussed the shifting of plans for upcoming events at their latest meeting Aug. 11.
āWe did discuss the possibility and probability that weāll cancel the Christmas Parade,ā said Council Member Robert Cullen during the council comments section, passing...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 28, 2021
PALMA GRADUATIONS
SALINAS ā Palma Junior High School will host an eighth-grade graduation Mass on the campus practice field, 919 Iverson St. in Salinas, on Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m. The Mass will be immediately followed by a graduation ceremony. On Sunday, May 30,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 12, 2021
RITZ GALA
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures will host its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. This yearās event is Vegas themed, called āPuttinā on the Ritz,ā and will feature classic rat-pack...
Demolition crew takes down old water tower in King City
KING CITY ā The water tower on the north end of First Street in King City was taken down on June 23.
The tower, which was not currently in use, had been built by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in 1929 at the...
Community Food Pantry of King City announces fall Goodwill collection drive
KING CITY ā Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in October.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items ā such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes,...
Donut King in King City changes hands after 29 years
KING CITY ā Say the name āAlexā in King City and most people will likely know you are referring to Alex at the Donut King.
For 29 years since 1995, Alex Ngo has cooked and sold the best donuts in town at 807 Broadway, next...
California Rodeo Salinas awards college scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas has awarded $30,000 in scholarships this year ā a record for the Rodeo Association ā to local students, several of whom are from South Monterey County.
āThe Rodeo Associationās generosity will impact these studentsā lives, and they will in...























