Hospital CEO guest speaker at meeting
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, May 2.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 26, 2021
COUNTY ROADWORK
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Public Works began roadway improvement projects on several county roads on May 24, which include installation of new centerline striping. Work hours for the project will be 7 a.m. through 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control measures...
South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority approves partnership with Golden State Connect Authority
SALINAS VALLEY ā 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...
King City Councilmember Acosta dies
KING CITY ā King City Councilmember Darlene āDeeā 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...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 19, 2020
MEALS MAINTAINED
SALINAS VALLEY ā Great Plates Delivered has extended its serving time through July 10. Any senior age 60 or over at high risk from Covid-19 can stay home and get three meals delivered per day. The countywide program currently serves 139 seniors from...
New visitor restrictions take effect at Monterey County hospitals
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospitals in Monterey County have implemented new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 to staff and patients.
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 11, all visitors to area hospitals will be required to show either proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or proof...
Condors lay first egg of year at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD ā Pinnacles National Park biologists have confirmed the first condor egg within the park for 2024.
The parents, Condors 868 and 931, are a new pair and have chosen a nest cavity in a place that no condors have used before.
Condor 868 is a...
Governor expands drought emergency to Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā California Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded his prior drought emergency proclamation to an additional nine counties on July 7, including Monterey County.
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), who oversees Monterey County in his district along with Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, urged residents...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates earn job certifications
SALINAS VALLEY ā 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...
City of King hosts community meeting for Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY ā Reducing hazards of fire and floods in the riverbed area adjacent to the community has been an ongoing objective for the City of King.
āThe City has made significant progress in obtaining permits to perform annual silt removal to reduce flooding and...