Hartnell College STEM Expo delves into AI’s future
SALINAS — Hartnell College will once again host the upcoming STEM Expo, a pivotal event designed to immerse attendees in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI).
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at the Hartnell STEM Center Planetarium in Salinas, this Expo promises to be...
Cal Fire plans prescribed burn near Williams Hill in South Monterey County
LOCKWOOD — Conditions and weather permitting, Cal Fire plans to conduct pile burning near Williams Hill, east of Lockwood, in southern Monterey County during the month of March.
The purpose of the project is to remove excess vegetation along the historic fuel break.
“This prescribed fire...
Community holds prayer vigil for victims of King City mass shooting
KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City took place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School.
The March 7 vigil was held inside the multipurpose room at the King City...
Mee Memorial CEO makes list of top rural hospital officials
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s CEO Rena Salamacha has earned recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “110 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know in 2024.”
This is the second time Salamacha has been honored by the publication in recent...
Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon.
There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...
Monterey County educators celebrate expanded healthcare services
MONTEREY COUNTY — Educators in Monterey County now have the affordable, local healthcare services they need and deserve thanks to an agreement between Salinas Valley Health and Municipalities, Colleges, Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG).
“Salinas Valley Health recognized that many teachers and other educators in our...
Investigation underway for early morning vehicle fire in King City
KING CITY — King City police and fire departments responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 300 block of Ellis Street early Friday morning.
The vehicle was parked in a carport with apartments overhead. Upon arrival at about 5:30 a.m., local police...
Transportation Agency recognizes King City’s Downtown Streetscape Project
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).
“It is great that our city was recognized by TAMC for our Downtown Streetscape Project,”...
Prayer vigil to honor victims of King City mass shooting
KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City will take place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School.
The vigil begins at 6 p.m. inside the multipurpose room at the school,...
Local nonprofits host public conversation on solving homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services and Gathering for Women are hosting a free event, “Solving Homelessness: A Community Conversation,” on Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Center’s Carpenter Hall in Carmel.
The discussion will feature Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County’s Director...
