Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 25, 2023
BLOCK PARTY
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has planned a District 2 Block Party on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 400 block of Pearl Street. There will be music, food, bounce houses, entertainment and more. The community can...
Gonzales city manager exits after just 4 months
GONZALES ā Gonzales City Manager Trevin Barber has left his position with the City of Gonzales after just four months.
According to a City news release last week, Barber departed to focus his career on finance and economic development while spending more time with his...
Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY ā Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to South Monterey County for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration...
Soledad youth lead charge to reduce underage drinking
SOLEDAD ā Youth in Monterey County Friday Night Live (FNL) have launched a campaign this year to tackle underage drinking throughout the region, including in Soledad.
Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive and healthy development, engaging youth as active leaders and resources in their...
Free courses equip Rancho Cielo students with essential financial skills
SALINAS ā To better equip young adults with essential life skills, Salinas-based nonprofit Rancho Cielo recently offered financial education workshops to 65 students ā some of whom are studying for jobs that will help them to earn their first paycheck.
During Financial Capability Month in...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 19, 2023
DIABETES EDUCATION
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System invites the community to partake in Diabetes Education Day on Saturday, May 20, inside the Exposition Hall at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City during the annual Salinas Valley Fair, which opens at 11 a.m....
Soledad community to decide funding for Safe Routes to School projects
SOLEDAD ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of Soledad, announced that Soledad residents and workers, age 14 and older, will have the opportunity to vote to determine which Safe Routes to School projects to fund in their city.
Voters...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 18, 2023
FAIR BEGINS
KING CITY ā The 79th Annual Salinas Valley Fair begins Thursday, May 18, and continues through Sunday, May 21, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City. Gates open at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily, with the Fair closing...
Gonzales officer earns countywide recognition for outstanding service
GONZALES ā Gonzales Police Officer Nathan Cordoba was selected as the Monterey County Peace Officers Associationās 2022 Peace Officer of the Year.
Last month the Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA) hosted its annual awards banquet to recognize professional and uniformed staff members for their...
Police arrest Greenfield resident for shooting in King City
GREENFIELD ā Through continuing investigation, King City Police Department detectives identified several subjects as persons of interest in the April 15 shooting of a juvenile in the 600 block of Bishop Street in King City.
On May 11, KCPD officers, along with assistance from other...
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Worthy to Print Column | After Memorial Day
How was your Memorial Day? It is always a somber time for me. I always spend some time each day of the past week...