Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2024
FIRE SEASON
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Due to current dry weather conditions and increased flammability of forest fuels and grasses, Fire Season has officially been declared in San Benito and Monterey counties as of 8 a.m. on June 17, according to Cal Fire, San Benito-Monterey Unit....
Monterey County broadband speed survey ends Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County residents can report their internet speed to improve the broadband service map and help support future broadband investment.
The County of Monterey Broadband Speed Campaign is asking all residents to tell the County about their internet speed at home, work...
South Monterey Countyās first inclusive park to open Saturday
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad will host a grand opening for the much-anticipated Orchard Lane Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m.
The park, which has been under construction for more than a year, will be the first of its kind in South Monterey...
San Ardo woman gets jail time for failing to care for animals
SAN ARDO ā A 70-year-old woman from San Ardo has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year of probation after pleading guilty for failing to take care of her animals.
According to the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office, Debra Kallmeyer was contacted...
Kaatia Larsen sings along with special guests at Soledad Rotary meeting
A special musical performance from Kaatia Larsen arrived at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad on Aug. 24 in time for the Soledad Rotary Club meeting.
Free pet food bank moves to new Soledad spot
SOLEDAD ā A pet food bank will take place Saturday, Jan. 23, at Soledad High School, hosted by SPCA Monterey County.
Free pet food will be provided from 10 to 11 a.m. The Soledad location is a first, as prior South Monterey County pet food...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 28, 2020
TREE RECYCLING
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley residents are being reminded by Waste Management that Christmas trees can either be recycled curbside if cut to fit within the green waste cart with the lid closed on the regularly scheduled collection day, or dropped off for...
Chamber honors local residents at El Grito
The King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will recognize two local residents who demonstrate Hispanic Pride or Orgullo Hispano through community service and leadership in King City.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 6, 2023
ARTIST ALLEY
SALINAS ā Artists Ink and Co-Lab Studios are bringing the inaugural Artist Alley Block Party, an art festival to celebrate the arts, community and creativity, on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sherwood Park, famously known for its Hats...
King City elementary school teacher jumps All-American Standard
KING CITY ā Santa Lucia Elementary School teacher Jim Van Horn earned the All-American Standard in the high jump this summer by jumping a personal best height of 1.28 meters (4-2).
The 66-year-old Van Horn attained the mark while competing in the USA Track and...