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Food Bank distribution in King City seeks additional volunteers

KING CITY — Food Bank for Monterey County’s food distribution program in King City takes place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the first Wednesday of every month.  To help ensure the program continues, the City of King is in need of eight to 10 volunteers...

New documentary about local 8th graders’ trip to see ‘Hamilton’ debuts Saturday

MONTEREY COUNTY — It was an extraordinary idea that Monterey’s nonprofit Dan and Lillian King Foundation’s board member, Marc Del Piero, had: How about giving every eighth grader in Monterey County the opportunity to go for free to see the historical musical “Hamilton: An...

Monterey County: Whistleblower lawsuit accuses current sheriff, former undersheriff of official misconduct

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MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership supports community efforts to improve digital literacy

CENTRAL COAST — Technology empowers communities, and a partnership between Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and MBEP member organization Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) made powerful strides last year in closing the digital divide in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. In late 2023,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 12, 2025

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HOLIDAY CONCERTS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! Brass ensemble will present two free holiday concerts in December, featuring traditional and contemporary festive music. The concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College in Salinas, located at 411 Central Ave.,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 21, 2023

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THEATER AUDITIONS KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City will be hosting auditions for its 2023-24 theater season, which focuses on the human experience and the ways that all types of love can move people to unbelievable kindness. “Both shows this season are testaments...

Housing Authority warns residents of fake social media posts about Section 8 housing

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MONTEREY COUNTY — The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received copies of misleading ads circulating on social media platforms, luring individuals with promises of “Affordable Housing Programs” or similar enticing titles. One advertisement stated, “Section 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applications”...

San Antonio School plans for safety during distance learning

LOCKWOOD — San Antonio School’s new secure perimeter fence was finished Sept. 16, having been completed by Central Coast Fence of Grover Beach. The new fence includes gates locked to the outside except staff with keys, but which can be opened from the inside without...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 30, 2024

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SPOOKFEST SOLEDAD — The Fifth Annual Front Street’s Spookfest & Trunk or Treat will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of festive activities, such as games,...

Monterey County educators celebrate expanded healthcare services

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Educators in Monterey County now have the affordable, local healthcare services they need and deserve thanks to an agreement between Salinas Valley Health and Municipalities, Colleges, Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG). “Salinas Valley Health recognized that many teachers and other educators in our...
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