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Monterey County commits up to $1M for Covid-19 tests

MONTEREY COUNTY — As demand for rapid testing skyrockets, Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously agreed to spend up to $1 million to purchase additional Covid-19 tests for the community. In a 5-0 vote last Tuesday, the Board committed to bringing more rapid tests...

Caravan rolls through King City to bring awareness to 2020 Census

KING CITY — A Census 2020 caravan rolled through the streets of King City last Sunday, May 24. The caravan was a way for city staff and volunteers to raise awareness about this year’s census to increase the city’s response rate, which is currently 48.6...

Mee Memorial champions Senate Bill 1423 to strengthen healthcare in rural California

Mee Memorial Healthcare System
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System is standing with the rural communities of Monterey County in strong support of Senate Bill 1423.Ā  This crucial bill proposes vital changes to the Medi-Cal program that will significantly impact critical access hospitals (CAHs) and their ability to...

Soledad student wins local Voice of Democracy contest — again

SALINAS VALLEY — Each year one ā€œOutstanding Spokesperson for Freedomā€ is chosen to represent the Sgt. Frank Lillard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City as its Voice of Democracy youth delegate. What is different about the 2020-21 Voice of Democracy youth writing...

Hartnell hosts conferenceĀ on ā€˜Culture of Food Safety’

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 400 people with a professional stake in the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables consumed worldwide gathered at Hartnell College on May 4-5 for the 17th Annual Western Food Safety Conference. The conference, held on Hartnell’s Main Campus in Salinas as...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 14, 2023

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RENTAL DISCUSSION GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield’s Community Development Planning and Building Division will host a Rental Registration Open Discussion on Thursday, Dec. 14, for a discussion on a potential rental ordinance. It will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. (English) and 6 to...

Water Conservation Showcase Event at the Monterey County Fair

When: Saturday September 2nd, 2017 Where: Garden Display Courtyard Various exhibits and Vendors on hand to show you how to save water and decrease your bill! Special Performance by musical group ZunZun brought to you by WAC and CalAm! Bring this ad for more chances to WIN RAFFLE PRIZES!!

King City student among college art scholarship recipients

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded five $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors to support their higher educational goals.  Recipients of the scholarship are Daisy Swanson (York School), Joshua Cho (Pacific Grove High School), Isabella Jolie Apodaca (King City...

Art and social justice intersect in ā€˜The Evolve Experience’

SALINAS — From 2016 to 2019, Portland’s Red Door Project toured a show called ā€œHands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments,ā€ featuring monologues about the experiences of African Americans with the criminal justice system.  The stories performed were autobiographical accounts of actual experiences with racial profiling....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 18, 2025

News Briefs
PHOTO CONTEST CALIFORNIA — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has announced its ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The contest encourages participants to submit photos showcasing the scenic beauty, communities, activities and history of RCRC’s 40 member counties. Entries can be submitted via the...
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