City of King hosts community meeting for Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY — Reducing hazards of fire and floods in the riverbed area adjacent to the community has been an ongoing objective for the City of King.
“The City has made significant progress in obtaining permits to perform annual silt removal to reduce flooding and...
Monterey County reports nearly 100 new cases of Covid-19 this week
MONTEREY COUNTY — Another 95 residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 640 countywide on Friday.
According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data showed a jump from...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 11, 2020
FREE MASKS
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center will host a free paper face-mask giveaway on Thursday, June 11, for residents of Greenfield. Masks will be distributed at Patriot Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
SENIOR SENDOFF
KING CITY — A Class of 2020 Caravan is planned...
Vacation Rentals Ordinances to take effect in parts of Monterey County on Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Vacation Rentals Ordinances, which regulate vacation rental operations in inland unincorporated Monterey County, will take effect Oct. 14.
For the county’s Coastal Zone, however, Vacation Rentals Ordinances will not take effect until they are certified by the California Coastal...
SAVHA to host Fall Lecture about historical diary
KING CITY — Pearl’s Diary will be the featured topic for the San Antonio Valley Historical Association Fall Lecture and Annual Meeting planned for Saturday, Nov. 18.
The event will be held at St. Mark’s Church in King City at the corner of Bassett and...
SPCA Monterey County caring for jelly bean-sized rescued baby hummingbirds
MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free.
Some of the...
SAVHA plans presentation of historic postcards of South Monterey County
JOLON — An annual fall meeting and dinner of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, at the historic Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett.
The event, which is open to the public, will feature a presentation by Hanford Historian...
South Monterey County school districts join forces to increase work-based learning opportunities
SALINAS VALLEY — In an unprecedented collaboration between South County Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, more than 25 teachers from Gonzales Unified School District, Soledad Unified School District and South Monterey County Joint Union High School District participated in the first Work-Based Learning CTE...
Loaves, Fishes & Computers receives $20K grant to expand digital education
SAN LUCAS — Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its digital literacy initiatives and refurbished computer program.
The grant is part of the broadband connectivity provider’s six-year, $8 million commitment to promote digital education and broadband technology...
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley marks 50 years
SALINAS VALLEY — The year 2022 marks a milestone for Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, which is celebrating 50 years of providing services to seniors living throughout the Salinas Valley.
In honor of this achievement, Meals on Wheels will host a 50th Anniversary...
