Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 9, 2021
CLASSROOM RETURN
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Union School District Superintendent Zandra Galvan said the district continues to plan for the return to in-person instruction beginning April 26, as announced in her April 1 message to families. The first grades that will return on April 26 will...
WeatherTech Raceway to act as staging area for PG&E storm recovery effort
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks ā in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...
Housing Authority warns residents of fake social media posts about Section 8 housing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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 āAffordable Housing Programsā or similar enticing titles.
One advertisement stated, āSection 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applicationsā...
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Pinnacles
SOLEDAD ā A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just north of the Pinnacles National Park near Soledad on Saturday morning.
The earthquake was reported at 6:42 a.m. and was preceded by a 3.2 magnitude quake at 6:36 a.m. in the same area, according to the latest...
All California adults can now get a vaccine. You just have to find one.
As of Thursday, every Californian age 16 and older is officially eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
That doesnāt mean it will be easy for everyone get a shot right away.
The vaccine rollout has been chaotic, according to various news reports and hundreds of emails...
Community helps King City Police nab vandalism suspect
KING CITY ā King City Police have arrested a local man for vandalism after receiving support from the community following the release of photographs of the suspect.
On Sept. 4, between the hours of 7:30 and 10 a.m., officers responded to four separate incidents of...
PHOTO: King City High School’s new FFA facility under construction
KING CITY ā Construction of a new Future Farmers of America facility is underway at the former Mildred Street parking lot of King City High School.
The facility will include agriculture classrooms and shops for students of the King City FFA program, which was recently...
Monterey County Superior Court announces retirement of Judge Anderson
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court.
In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...
King City community unites to support cancer warrior
KING CITY ā Hands That Help SoMoCo, a new all-volunteer organization, recently hosted its first dinner event, which was a show of support for beloved community member Christina Willoughby.
āHands That Help SoMoCo would like to extend their most heartfelt thank you to the amazing...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office receives $75K grant to fight alcohol-related harm
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.
āThis initiative is essential to improving youth safety and giving law enforcement the tools needed to...























