San Antonio School releases 2020 State of the District
LOCKWOOD ā San Antonio Union School District had several areas of positive direction during the 2019-20 school year, according to its 2020 State of the District published in January.
The Lockwood school district reported a reduction in suspension rates and chronic absenteeism and gains in...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āOn this first day of spring,...
King City 2020 Beautification Week begins Saturday
KING CITY ā King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will be sponsoring the annual observance of 2020 Beautification Week starting Saturday, June 20, and running through Sunday, June 28.
The event is a volunteer effort promoted by the Chamber to improve the appearance of...
GIVE A HOOT
Lockwood 4-H member Seralyn Colton has reported that the Give A Hoot! 4-H project succeeded in making 20 owl-nesting boxes for the community last year.
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Masterson to return as King City police chief
KING CITY ā City Manager Steve Adams announced last week that Robert āBobā Masterson has been appointed as King Cityās next chief of police. Masterson will assume the role on June 27, succeeding Chief James Hunt, who will retire on June 26.
Masterson is returning...
Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance extended to Sept. 1
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Renters and homeowners in Monterey County and 13 other counties impacted by the February and MarchĀ storms and flooding will now have more time to sign up for federal disaster assistance.
FEMAās registration period, due to end July 20, has been extended to...
Donut King in King City changes hands after 29 years
KING CITY ā Say the name āAlexā in King City and most people will likely know you are referring to Alex at the Donut King.
For 29 years since 1995, Alex Ngo has cooked and sold the best donuts in town at 807 Broadway, next...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 17, 2024
LISTENING SESSION
GREENFIELD ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, July 17, in Greenfield. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Library Branch, 315 El Camino Real. Residents...
Interim Inc. opens new location in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Interim Inc., a nonprofit mental health agency, will host an open house this week to acquaint the South Monterey County community with its new location and services available in Soledad.
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the agency is inviting the community to meet...





















