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Only 1 in 6 homeless infants and toddlers enrolled in early childhood programs in California, study finds

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CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out of 9 of these children are enrolled in such programs, according to a recent national report. In California, 1 out...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 15, 2024

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COMMUNITY SURVEY MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey is committed to creating a thriving tourism economy that enriches Monterey County’s economic vitality and quality of life. To accomplish this goal, it would like to hear from those who live, work and own businesses and property in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 19, 2022

TIRE RECYCLING SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority will be hosting a tire recycling event from Oct. 15 through Nov. 12. Residents can dispose of their used tires (limit of nine per trip) for free at the three local facilities: Recycling and HHW...

Yes, Steinbeck wrote a werewolf novel. Don’t expect to read it.

Nine years before John Steinbeck published his Pulitzer Prize-winning historical masterpiece, ā€œThe Grapes of Wrath,ā€ he was working on a lighthearted detective novel featuring a werewolf. The manuscript, ā€œMurder at Full Moon,ā€ was completed in 1930 but was never published. A single copy has been...

Get outside and safely visit a national park

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Expansive vistas, serene lakes, abundant wildlife and good old fresh air — what’s not to love about national parks? So many Americans have taken refuge in parks during the pandemic that 15 of them set recreation visitation records in 2020. All of the parks...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 26, 2021

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County is currently accepting nominations for its LIVE UNITED Awards. The 45th annual community service awards honor volunteers who made significant contributions in Monterey County during the calendar year 2020. Organizations and individuals can nominate either an...

Virtual public workshop to discuss King City Downtown Plaza Park project

KING CITY — City of King has scheduled a virtual public workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. to obtain community input regarding the proposed Downtown Plaza Park project.Ā  The Downtown Plaza Park is proposed at the vacant property on the northeast corner of Broadway...

Mee Memorial launches virtual ER visit system

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has launched a new virtual front door program, providing the ability to have an ER visit online. The new system, which began May 18, integrates virtual and physical emergency care to allow Mee Memorial to better meet increasing...

Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit

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SEASIDE — Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for its highly anticipated Regional Broadband Summit, to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at California State University Monterey Bay’s University Center in Seaside.  This regional event will unveil MBEP’s comprehensive White...

Monterey Audubon Society announces annual Scholarship Essay Contest

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey Audubon Society has announced the launch of its annual Scholarship Essay Contest, designed to support and inspire young conservationists in the Monterey Bay region. The contest provides students with an opportunity to showcase their passion for birds, wildlife and environmental stewardship...
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