Hartnell College launches climate ambassadors program with NOAA grant support
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has introduced the Climate and Environmental Resilience Ambassadors (CERA) Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower students as leaders in climate adaptation and environmental resilience.
Funded through a $2 million sub-award from California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, the program will equip...
Monterey County exceeds 3,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Another 76 confirmed cases were added Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19-infected residents...
King City Rotary readies for new 5K race
KING CITY ā Rotary Club of King City has announced the first-ever Rabbit Run 5K, which will be held Saturday, April 16.
The inaugural Rabbit Run, set for 9 a.m. at the King City Golf Course, will be a festive, timed, fun run or walk...
Coronavirus cases increase to 32 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā There are now 32 residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Nine of the confirmed cases appear to have been acquired locally through community...
Rancho Cielo receives $5,000 in bus passes for students to get to Salinas campus safely
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class.
āOur school serves many students in South County, and one...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 13, 2023
SOCCER COMPLEX CLOSURE
GREENFIELD ā The Greenfield soccer complex at Patriot Park will be temporarily closed for maintenance from Dec. 11 through Jan. 19. Maintenance includes reseeding, fertilizing and aerating, which will create even growth and repair of grass during this period. For more information,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 12, 2025
VETERAN PASS EXPANDS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Parks has announced the expansion of its acceptance of the California Distinguished Veteran Pass. The pass, which grants free vehicle day use, family camping and boat use at more than 100 California State Parks, will now also...
State’s indoor mask mandate to expire for most vaccinated residents
CALIFORNIA ā 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...
Salinas Valley Half Marathon ends after 9-year run
Salinas Valley Half Marathon has run its course after nine years, as the Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced this week that the race will be discontinued due to declining participation.
King Cityās City Hall closes to public due to new health order
KING CITY ā Due to the new state stay-at-home order, the City of King City Hall is closed to the public except by appointment as of Dec. 14.
Most applications for programs, permits and licenses can be submitted online, by text or dropped off at...






















