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Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 16, 2024

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BUS CHANGES MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has announced that, effective immediately, standees will no longer be allowed on any routes along Highway 101 between Salinas and South Monterey County. Once a bus reaches full seating capacity, additional passengers cannot be accommodated. This decision...

Meals on Wheels kicks off annual ā€˜Wine Lovers’ drawing

SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual ā€œWine Loversā€ Drawing 2022, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area. ā€œIt is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 10, 2024

News Briefs
HISTORIC INTERVIEWS KING CITY — Four oral history interviews have been added to the collection of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA), preserving memories of South Monterey County. Featured on YouTube are life stories of John and Darlene Maggini of Bitterwater, Butch Heinsen of...

King City Police arrest teen for theft

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of two subjects looking into vehicles and checking car doors in the early hours of Nov. 24. Upon arrival, officers located the subjects and attempted to contact them, but they fled on foot. Officers apprehended...

Monterey County advances to least-restrictive Yellow Tier

Covid-19, novel coronavirus 2019
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it would move into the Yellow Tier of the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy this week after meeting the requirements. Beginning Wednesday, June 2, all activities authorized under the state’s Yellow Tier...

Arts Council for Monterey County awards 19 local artists with individual grants

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants. These grants provide vital support to artists, enabling them to create new works, connect with diverse audiences, and enhance the cultural experiences of residents and visitors alike. Artists...

Arts4MC seeks next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate

Youth poetry writing
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has partnered with Urban Word to recognize and celebrate talented local youth poets. The initiative aims to select the next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for poetry, social action and...

Mee Memorial doctor named chief medical officer

Mee Memorial doctor
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has announced Noah Hawthorne, M.D., as chief medical officer. The chief medical officer oversees medical staff, physician recruitment and system-wide provision of quality care, bringing a clinical perspective to the administrative strategy and mission of...

Pinnacles National Park limits visitor services due to partial government shutdown

Due to the federal government shutdown and a lapse in federal funding, Pinnacles National Park will temporarily reduce some of its services while the park remains open to visitors.

Roses get much-needed trim at King City’s Robert Stanton Theater

KING CITY — Volunteers from Sun Street Centers recently helped Southern Monterey County Center for the Performing Arts board members with some much-needed upkeep at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. The Covid-19 pandemic prevented the organization from caring for the roses in front...
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