United Way Monterey County offers free tax preparation services
MONTEREY COUNTY ā United Way Monterey County has launched its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation service, which is offered to county residents through Tax Day, April 16.
United Way provides VITA tax preparation in English and Spanish for anyone who earned up...
Mission San Antonioās Fiesta draws crowd
Mission San Antonio de Padua recently hosted its annual Fiesta, drawing hundreds of guests to its grounds near Jolon for an afternoon of food, dancing and celebration.
Winter storm triggers evacuations, flooding in King City
KING CITY ā Severe winter storms have resulted in road closures, evacuation orders and water rescues over the past week due to major flooding throughout the South Monterey County region, with possibly more rain to come this weekend.
The latest storm, an atmospheric river, followed...
WeatherTech Raceway to act as staging area for PG&E storm recovery effort
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks ā in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 4, 2021
MISS RODEO
SALINAS ā Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can run for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas and become an ambassador for the largest professional rodeo in the state. Entries for the 2021 contest...
King City High students clear out greenhouses with plant sale
KING CITY ā Agriculture students at King City High School left behind their greenhouses in March when schools were ordered to shut down as a response to the growing Covid-19 pandemic.
Since then, weeds grew and roses died, but hardier plants like succulents and rosemary...
Monterey law firm opens new office in King City
KING CITY ā Monterey law firm Fenton & Keller has opened a new law office in King City, led by attorney John E. Kesecker, following a soft opening on May 1, with plans for an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
King City Chamber...
Mee Memorialās King City Clinic earns HEDIS Award of Excellence
KING CITY ā Central California Alliance for Health has honored Mee Memorial Healthcare Systemās King City Clinic with the prestigious HEDIS Award of Excellence.
This award was made in recognition of the extraordinary commitment of the clinic team in providing excellent health care delivery in...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2021
BUSINESS GRANTS
CALIFORNIA ā A virtual town hall with Sen. Anna Caballero took place Jan. 4, providing information about a new Covid-19 relief grant for small business owners. The event was the result of a partnership between Caballero, el Pajaro CDC and Small Business Majority,...
Monterey County Free Libraries seeks feedback
Monterey County Free Libraries, which has branches in all four South County cities, is seeking community input to help determine priorities and updates to its strategic plan.