Residents asked to weigh in on street safety
KING CITY — King City residents are invited to complete a three-minute survey about street safety as part of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Safe Streets Together Monterey County campaign.
The survey is open through Nov. 1 and seeks community input on traffic safety as Monterey County works toward its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Residents can complete the survey online at publicinput.com/safestreetstogether. Paper copies are available at the King City Library, City Hall and Sun Street Centers.
Hartnell, DART present workforce tech summit
SALINAS — Hartnell College Foundation and DART will host a regional Technology in the Workforce Summit from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at One Main St. in Salinas.
The event will bring together employers, educators, workforce leaders and community partners to discuss how emerging technologies are changing careers in agriculture, healthcare and advanced air mobility. The program will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions and networking.
Featured speakers include Karen Aceves, CEO of Arken Strategies; Jacob Martinez, CEO of Digital Nest; and Danny Bernstein, CEO of Reservoir.
“Technology is redefining what career readiness means for our region — in agriculture, healthcare, advanced air mobility and beyond,” said Hartnell College Superintendent/President Michael Gutierrez.
Registration is available at luma.com/7lo7onka.
County seeks public input on walking, biking plan
SAN ARDO — Transportation Agency for Monterey County is seeking public input as it develops the Monterey County Active Transportation Plan, which aims to improve walking and biking throughout the county.
South Monterey County residents can share their ideas at two upcoming events in San Ardo. TAMC will be at the San Ardo Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at San Ardo School, 62428 Center St.
A San Ardo focus group is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Ransom Church on Kentallen Road. Registration is required for the focus group.
Residents are encouraged to identify areas where walking and biking feel uncomfortable, suggest destinations they would like to reach on foot or by bicycle, and recommend improvements that would make active transportation safer and more enjoyable.
Those unable to attend either event can complete an online survey by visiting tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan. Select the “Participate!” tab to share feedback.
SAVHA hosts Fall Dinner and Lecture in November
JOLON — San Antonio Valley Historical Association will host its Fall Dinner and Lecture on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jolon.
This year’s featured speaker is Tommy Storelli, local craftsman and 2026 SAVHA Scholarship Recipient, who will present “Preserving the Past Through Fire and Iron.”
Storelli will share insights from his hands-on work inside the historic Olson Blacksmith Shop and his internship with the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, offering a look at traditional blacksmithing and its enduring role in local history.
Reservations and payment are due by Oct. 30. To register, call 805-472-2780 or 831-385-0323, or email sa****@***il.com.
