Republican Women donate ‘Comfort Critters’ to help children during emergencies
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently donated stuffed animals to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
SMCRWF President Jeane Errea-Mills delivered the “Comfort Critters” last month to Sheriff’s Deputies Jason Sclimenti and Cameron Von Dollen.
The stuffed animals, donated by club members, will be...
Rose Escobar crowned 2019 Miss Salinas Valley Fair
Four young women vied for the crown last Saturday in the 2019 Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest, and when the final judge’s sheet was tallied, Rose Escobar of Spreckles came out on top to represent the organization.
U.S. Army Reserve’s 91st Training Division welcomes first woman, African-American commander at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace took charge of the 91st Training Division during a Sept. 16 change-of-command ceremony at Fort Hunter Liggett, becoming the first woman and first African-American commander in the 103-year history of the division.
“I’m ecstatic that I’m...
Mee Memorial’s chief nursing officer retires
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Hospital in King City has promoted Kirsten Featherstone to chief nursing officer, replacing current CNO Elisa Moylan following her retirement effective June 26.
Requiring strong leadership and communication skills, the chief nursing officer fulfills a wide variety of regulatory duties...
Vaccination rates are lower in disadvantaged counties, CDC reports
Even though the pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on people of color and on low-income communities, Americans in wealthier counties have been getting vaccinated against the coronavirus at higher rates than those who live in more distressed, impoverished counties, federal health researchers reported...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 8, 2021
GAZEBO MARKET
GREENFIELD — Shoppers in Greenfield will soon be able to shop for produce, dried fruit, nuts, food and crafts as the Market at the Gazebo will begin Saturday, July 10, at Village Green Park, 98 S. El Camino Real. The market will run...
City of King hosts community meeting for Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY — Reducing hazards of fire and floods in the riverbed area adjacent to the community has been an ongoing objective for the City of King.
“The City has made significant progress in obtaining permits to perform annual silt removal to reduce flooding and...
Mission San Antonio’s earthquake retrofit work now complete
JOLON — Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua has announced the completion of its earthquake retrofit of Mission San Antonio, and will be hosting an event to celebrate completing this portion of the restoration and preservation project.
The event will take...
King City Chamber announces 2019 business, community awards
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the 2019 winners of the organization’s annual awards — The Garden House as Business of the Year; Dr. Timothy and Phoebe Cheney as Citizens of the Year; and Monterey County Dance Theatre...
King City celebrates Halloween with cruises, Trunk-or-Treat
KING CITY — Halloween festivities were plentiful this year in King City, ranging from community-organized cruises to a city-planned Trunk-or-Treat at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, in addition to virtual house decorating and costume contests for residents to get in the spooky spirit.
An estimated 14 cars...
