Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 14, 2023
POOLS OPEN
KING CITY — Renovation of the King City dive pool is moving at a much-faster pace than anticipated, and as a result, the planned two-week closure for June 12-23 will not be necessary. The summer schedule will return to the original regular programming:...
Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification
SALINAS VALLEY — Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield winery’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheid’s efforts to promote...
Caltrans works to ‘Clean California’ on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach.
As part of...
Photo | King City Young Farmers recognized for SCAR fundraiser
KING CITY — King City Young Farmers was given a Certificate of Recognition for raising $5,600 for South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) at a recent fundraiser lunch.
Mark Philips accepted the award from Lou Rinehart and Rosemary Soto at King City Rotary Club’s May 25...
King City teens arrested for December murders
KING CITY — An additional two teenagers from King City have been arrested for their involvement in the deaths of two residents and an unborn child last December.
King City Police Department detectives arrested the juvenile males, both 17 years old, on July 25 for...
Cal Fire plans prescribed burn in South Monterey County starting March 22
PARKFIELD — Conditions and weather permitting, Cal Fire plans to conduct a multiple-day pile burning in Ranchita Truck Trail of Southern Monterey County near Parkfield, starting March 22.
The purpose of the project is to remove excess vegetation along the Ranchita Truck Trail Fuel Break....
Homebuyer assistance workshop set for Thursday to help Monterey County residents of flood-affected areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) is inviting residents who were renting or previously owned a home in Monterey County during the 2023 floods to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Salinas.
The workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer...
Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the “Very High” fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type. Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | June 29, 2023
Jayson Hufford of King City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named...
Students partake in book battle for ‘Read Across America’ week
Santa Lucia Elementary School students recently celebrated “Read Across America,” a weeklong celebration ending on the final day, March 2, by dressing as their favorite book character and culminating with a Battle of the Books competition.
