Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 16, 2026
Rachel Stuercke of King City was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University in southwest Ohio for Fall 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Angela...
Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
King City Police Department mourns loss of Sgt. Kenedy
KING CITY — King City Police Department is mourning the unexpected passing of Police Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died while on duty March 25 at about 12:45 a.m. after experiencing a medical emergency.
An 11-year veteran of the King City Police Department, 42-year-old Kenedy began...
South Monterey County schools move ahead with distance learning for upcoming year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced July 17 that schools located in counties on the state’s Covid-19 watch list would only be able to begin their 2020-21 school year in a virtual setting over computer, also known as distance learning.
Monterey County was one...
Fall job fairs offer opportunities for Monterey County jobseekers
MONTEREY COUNTY — In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October.
“Time to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...
Mushroom compost supports Salinas Valley farmers
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey Mushrooms, a mushroom grower based in Morgan Hill, has announced the release of its Certified Organic Spent Mushroom Compost (COSMC) to row crop and leafy green farmers throughout the Salinas Valley.
A finely balanced mixture of straw, peat moss, cottonseed meal,...
King City offers new housing and utility cost assistance program
KING CITY — The City of King will begin offering a new temporary program providing financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utility costs on Oct. 15.
The program, which will cover up to $1,500 monthly for three months or more, is primarily for households whose...
Veterans Day 2020: Salinas Valley ceremonies to salute local heroes
SALINAS VALLEY — Veterans Day in the era of Covid-19 will go on this year without many of the local parades and gatherings.
Two events, however, will take place in the Salinas Valley, with one being in-person and the other virtual. A third event in...
Jo Mora to be celebrated this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY — The community is invited to celebrate Jo Mora, one of the most famous and respected artists from Monterey County, at a free, family-oriented event Saturday, April 15, in Monterey.
Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) recently announced the acquisition of the Jo...
