County of Monterey launches virtual assistant Bixby
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey has officially launched its first-ever virtual assistant and chatbot, Bixby, following a successful beta phase that began in March.
āThe next time you need to do business online with the County of Montereyās Treasurer-Tax Collectorās Office, you may...
Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws
CENTRAL COAST ā In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 ā joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers ā Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas championed historic new retail theft laws that will protect business owners,...
King Cityās El Grito Celebration honors Mexican independence with festivities, cultural traditions
KING CITY ā Dancers from Baile FolklĆ³rico were among the performers Sunday during King City's El Grito Celebration, an annual tradition marking the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores ā a call to arms that initiated the Mexican War of Independence.
Sponsored by the King...
King City offers grant program for security camera installation to enhance public safety
KING CITY ā In a continued effort to bolster public safety, King City is offering a grant program designed to help residents offset the costs of installing security cameras at their homes.
City officials announced that residents can apply for grants of up to $200...
Monterey County Business Council to release employment trends, workforce dynamics findings on Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has announced an event titled āCan Monterey Businesses Compete? Groundbreaking Report on Employment Trends and Workforce Dynamicsā that will feature the release of a comprehensive new study from Beacon Economics.
This pivotal report, beginning with national and...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office honored for King City mass shooting response
KING CITY ā Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriffās Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
Vitalant offers free Halloween costume T-shirts to blood donors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Blood donors can cross āsave livesā and āfind a Halloween costumeā off their to-do list: Vitalant is rewarding all blood donors Sept. 15 through Oct. 5 with a spooktacular free āInstant Halloween Costumeā T-shirt.
Not having a robust blood supply can be...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 13, 2024
EL GRITO CELEBRATION
KING CITY ā King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the annual El Grito Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 15. The festivities will kick off with a parade at 10:30 a.m., starting at the Mercadito on Broadway and ending at the...
Monterey County District Attorneyās Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorneyās Office.
These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...
King City Fire Department aids in raising US flag at ranger station
KING CITY ā Sept. 11 will forever be a day marked by solemn observances of the terrible tragedy that occurred when terrorists attacked our country and killed nearly 3,000 innocent Americans in 2001. For each of the 23 years that followed, we pause to...