Monterey County downgrades algae bloom warning at Lake San Antonio
BRADLEY — County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks is changing warning signs at Lake San Antonio from “DANGER” to “CAUTION” regarding blue-green algae in lake waters.
Staff collected water samples from Lake San Antonio North and South Shores on July 27. On Aug....
King City honored among California’s ‘Cutest Small Towns’ near national parks
KING CITY — The internet site TheTravel.com has recognized King City, Calif., as one of the “Cutest Small Towns Near California National Parks.”
Among a list of seven small towns, King City was recognized for its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, just 27 miles to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 24, 2022
OPEN HOUSE
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad is inviting local businesses to meet the Soledad Community and Economic Development Team during an open house at the Soledad Gateway Center, 502 Front St. The event will take place Wednesday, May 25, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
SALINAS VALLEY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...
Salinas Valley Health invests in next generation of medical professionals
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of local high school students, including those from South Monterey County.
At the same time, the unique program is an innovative way...
South Monterey County teachers use funds to reconnect with students after challenging year
SAN LUCAS — Teachers in San Ardo and San Lucas schools are getting a boost for their classrooms through impact grants provided by Aera Energy.
Teachers applied for the grants to fund the purchase of such items as science activity kits and age-appropriate books —...
Monterey County literacy programs to receive $920K in federal funding
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County AmeriCorps will receive $920,000 in federal funding for literacy programs in the Alisal Union, Chualar Union, King City Union and Monterey Peninsula Unified school districts.
“All students deserve a high-quality education, and this funding will help make that possible,” said...
Voter guides, ballots begin mailing in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Nov. 8 General Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.
Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also begin mailing...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 18, 2022
COURT HEROES
SALINAS — Gil Basketball Academy will present its Court Heroes 12th Anniversary Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 19, in Salinas. The Court Heroes Award is given to someone in the community who is heroic, exceptional, respectful and outstanding. The gala event, from 5:30...
Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction brings in $725,000
SALINAS VALLEY — All 613 animals sold at Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction last Saturday through Overland Stockyard, with final sales totaling $725,000.
“I am so proud of the effort our community made in supporting 4-H and FFA members from Monterey County,...
