Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 23, 2024
HIGHWAY WORK
JOLON — A bridge improvement project continues Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will result in a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road. Travelers will encounter this full closure between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to allow Caltrans to resurface the...
Food pantry plans fall Goodwill drive in King City
KING CITY — The Community Food Pantry of King City will partner with Goodwill Industries for a collection drive Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the King City High School Broadway parking lot.
Residents can donate new or gently...
Judge rules teen suspect in South Monterey County shooting spree will be tried as adult
SALINAS VALLEY — A Monterey County judge has ruled that Angel Evans, 18, will be tried as an adult for his alleged role in a deadly shooting spree earlier this year that left six dead and 11 injured in South Monterey County.
Evans was 17...
Aera Energy grants support teachers’ innovative classroom projects in San Ardo and San Lucas
SAN ARDO — Just as some schools begin to reopen with in-person instruction, four local teachers have received a boost for their classrooms.
The teachers were awarded a total of $2,085 in “Impact Grants” from Aera Energy. The Aera grants provide financial support for educational...
Monterey County exceeds 3,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...
From Gold Rush to global leader: New book explores California’s agricultural history
CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais.
The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs.
Beginning with the Spanish padres in...
King City Rotary fun run returns July 12 to San Bernabe Vineyards
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club has announced the return of the Rabbit Run on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at San Bernabe Vineyards in southern Monterey County.
The fourth annual fun run includes both a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course, 1-mile course and...
Historic photo of 1914 Vendome Hotel fire installed at Rising Phoenix Tap Room in King City
KING CITY — A six-foot wide photo from the 1914 fire at the Vendome Hotel in King City has been installed at the Rising Phoenix Tap Room at 320 Broadway.
The newly opened business in the town’s historic district is the setting for one of...
California Rodeo Salinas scholarships available for high school students
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is offering two scholarship opportunities in 2022 for local students.
California Rodeo Association’s scholarship program, established with Hartnell College, offers $2,500 to $5,000 scholarships to Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell.
Community Foundation for Monterey...
