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Siembra Latinos Fund announces Ernesto Vela as inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award recipient

MONTEREY COUNTY — Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County has announced that Ernesto Vela, assistant superintendent of student services for the Monterey County Office of Education, is the recipient of the inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award. The award was established in 2023...

Monterey County schools deal with digital divide as some campuses remain closed

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education Superintendent Deneen Guss spoke at King City Rotary Club’s virtual luncheon Oct. 21 to discuss how area schools have dealt with distance learning during the Covid-19 shutdowns. Guss reflected on the journey from the onset of shutdowns,...

Transportation Agency recognizes King City’s Downtown Streetscape Project

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KING CITY — City of King’s Downtown Streetscape Project was among this year’s winners of the 22nd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards, presented by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). ā€œIt is great that our city was recognized by TAMC for our Downtown Streetscape Project,ā€...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 12, 2023

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BURRITOS WITH POLICE KING CITY — King City Police Department is planning Burritos with the Police on Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at El Taco Bravo Restaurant, 550 Canal St. #C. The community is invited to attend for conversation and free burritos,...

King City Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen service members

KING CITY — Veterans and residents alike gathered at King City Cemetery last Monday for the annual Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the King City VFW Post 6747. ā€œThe Post extends a special welcome and appreciation to all of you that have gathered here this...

King City Chamber honors top community members for 2024

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture recognized four top contributors to the community this past Saturday. The audience gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Orradre Building to honor Debby Norman as the Citizen of the Year, King City Town Square as...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 8, 2023

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PINNACLES CELEBRATION SOLEDAD — A celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pinnacles National Park becoming a national park will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Soledad Historical Society, 137 Soledad St., in Soledad. Special activities for all ages...

Landmark new laws take effect in California

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CALIFORNIA — Hundreds of new bills signed into law last year have taken effect Jan. 1 in California, including historic measures to expand worker protections, tackle the state’s housing crisis, redress historical injustices, increase voter access and more. ā€œIn partnership with the Legislature, we’ve advanced...

Photos | King City’s Dia de los Muertos brings celebration of life and death

King City’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration brought the community together on Sunday to pay tribute to Mexican culture and the arts. The Oct. 29 event began with a parade featuring a procession of Catrinas (elegantly dressed skeletons) on Third...

Ensemble Monterey presents ā€˜A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the ā€œSeason of Dreamsā€: ā€œA Sweet Dream.ā€ This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...
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