King City High School senior receives arts scholarship
KING CITY — Carlos Acevedo from King City High School has been awarded a College Arts Scholarship from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
Acevedo is one of 15 graduating high school seniors in Monterey County to receive the scholarship this year, and is...
First United Methodist Church of Salinas dedicates brand-new kitchen
SALINAS — On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...
Landmark new laws take effect in California
CALIFORNIA — Hundreds of new bills signed into law last year have taken effect Jan. 1 in California, including historic measures to expand worker protections, tackle the state’s housing crisis, redress historical injustices, increase voter access and more.
“In partnership with the Legislature, we’ve advanced...
Nutrition incentive program launches in King City, Greenfield
KING CITY — Aspire Health, in close collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, has announced the expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program to South Monterey County.
Launched in November 2023 at the La Princesa Markets on Williams Road and East Alisal...
Monterey County’s senior meals program to end Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Great Plates Delivered, a Monterey County program meant to help vulnerable seniors and boost local business, will end on Friday, July 9.
As part of the yearlong program, area restaurants signed up to provide food for seniors who wished to maintain social...
Fort Hunter Liggett and partners triumphantly conclude 250-Mile Ruck March
CENTRAL COAST — Almost 500 people, ranging from babies in strollers to the fit-and-trim servicemembers and those in their 70s, marched in the Army 250-Mile Ruck March from Camp Roberts in the Central Coast to the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in the San...
California orders all teachers to be vaccinated or face regular testing
California became the first state to issue a vaccine mandate for all educators in public and private schools when Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered teachers and school staff members to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
“We think it’ll be...
Newsom declares state of emergency for monkeypox outbreak
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing outbreak.
The declaration will assist state and local government agencies collaborate to conduct outreach regarding monkeypox vaccines and treatment, seek...
Meals on Wheels kicks off annual ‘Wine Lovers’ drawing
SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual “Wine Lovers” Drawing 2022, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area.
“It is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...
