Salinas Valley Fair 2021 to host in-person livestock show and online auction
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair announced Monday that it will host an in-person Livestock Grading Show and Online Auction for the 2021 Fair.
“We are very pleased to have a plan in place that allows us to bring the community back together for our...
King City Councilmember Acosta dies
KING CITY — King City Councilmember Darlene “Dee” Acosta has died after a brief illness, announced City of King officials last week.
Acosta, who recently submitted a letter of resignation from the King City Council effective Feb. 14 due to health reasons, died that Tuesday...
California Primary Election 2022: Latest results for Monterey County, statewide contests
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for various state and local offices in the June 7 California Primary Election.
According to Monterey County Elections, there are 208,274 registered voters in the county. The latest numbers show that 34,758...
King City offers Covid relief grants for businesses
KING CITY — City of King is now accepting business assistance applications for those who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The funding is provided by the City of King and the State of California CDBG program. The City will be offering grants...
King City and Greenfield high schools to reopen in hybrid format this week
SALINAS VALLEY — High schools in King City and Greenfield will reopen this week with a phased return of teachers and students to classrooms beginning April 15.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Superintendent Brian Walker issued a video update on April 2...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates earn job certifications
SALINAS VALLEY — Fifteen inmates who participate in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) received their state-certified apprenticeships and nationally recognized job certifications last Thursday at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.
The incarcerated men graduated from the Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Program, which teaches participants...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 15, 2021
SPELLING BEE
MONTEREY COUNTY — Brayden Gallardo of San Benancio Middle School was awarded top placement at the Monterey County Spelling Bee, which was held virtually this year. Rounding out the top nine placements were other county schools, but no students from South Monterey County....
South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority approves partnership with Golden State Connect Authority
SALINAS VALLEY — South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority approved a memorandum of understanding with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) on Aug. 18 to facilitate installation of reliable and affordable high-speed internet infrastructure in South Monterey County.
Salinas Valley is one of several initial project locations...
