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February 4, 2026

Chevron donates funding to newly proposed Bradley Library

BRADLEY — Chevron has recently donated funding to the newly proposed Bradley Library Branch, which will be a part of the Monterey County Free Libraries system. The donated funds, totaling $27,500, will provide enrichment opportunities in the areas of science, engineering and math, as well...

Assemblymember Rivas kicks off statewide agricultural tour in Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) kicked off his statewide agricultural tour last month alongside local leaders and the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California. This first leg of the tour, beginning in Rivas’ Assembly District 30 on the Central Coast, included a celebration of...

King City Police investigating teacher misconduct at Santa Lucia School

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KING CITY — King City Police Department has opened an investigation into allegations of teacher misconduct at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City. According to a KCPD news release, the parent of a fifth-grade student at the school contacted police on Aug. 27 with...

Hartnell College earns 2024 Seal of Excelencia

SALINAS — Hartnell College has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latinx student success in higher education. The Seal is a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment and more...

Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States. Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2025

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GALLERY CELEBRATION SALINAS — Hartnell College Gallery kicks off the 2025-26 academic year with ā€œRoots to Horizons,ā€ an exhibition celebrating 90 years of the college’s Art Department, the 50th anniversary of the Visual Arts Building and recent renovations. The exhibit showcases works by faculty and...

Library wins holiday decorating contest

King City Library was recently named the winner of the 10th Annual Christmas Business Decorating Contest, presented by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture for the holidays.

King City High School teacher honored as California finalist for Ag Educator of the Year

KING CITY — Lauren Peterson, an agricultural teacher at King City High School, has been recognized as a finalist for the 2022-23 Ag Educator of the Year honor through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award. California FFA, California Farm Bureau and Nationwide made the announcement on Feb....

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 5, 2020

RESTAURANT SPACE MONTEREY COUNTY — Supervisors from Monterey County have advocated for restaurants in the county to be allowed to open to 25% indoor capacity while in the purple tier, which the county is currently classified within. The next tier, red, would allow for more...

City of King files lawsuit against Homekey project developer

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KING CITY — City of King has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Shangri-La Industries Inc., the troubled property developer that was supposed to convert the former Days Inn motel into supportive housing for the city’s homeless population. ā€œThe City is extremely frustrated...
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