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Salinas Valley Grad Notes | July 19, 2022

Hannah Stuercke of King City graduated from Cedarville University, located in Cedarville, Ohio, in spring 2022 with an undergraduate degree in nursing. Isaias Gonzales of King City has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the spring 2022 semester....

Forklift dealer to relocate operations from Salinas to Gonzales

GONZALES — PapĆ© Material Handling will begin a switch of operations from Salinas to Gonzales this month. The new 25,000-square-foot building will be turned over to the company on June 21, when they are expected to begin installing shelves and bringing in equipment and personnel. PapĆ©...

Valenzuela named new Soledad chief of police

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the appointment of Patrick G. Valenzuela as its new chief of police. Valenzuela comes to Soledad from the Glendale Police Department in Glendale, Ariz., where he has served since 1996. During his tenure, he advanced from patrol officer...

Storm damage estimates exceed $30M in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has released initial damage estimates following the onslaught of recent winter storms that caused major flooding, mudslides and other hazardous conditions throughout the region. Currently, the county’s Department of Emergency Management is estimating at least $30 million in damages to...

Monterey County’s Covid-19 numbers improve, state data shows

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MONTEREY COUNTY — The latest assessment by the California Department of Public Health, issued Sept. 8, continues to have Monterey County in Tier I, known as the Purple Tier, which has the most restrictions on businesses. In order to move to Tier II, the Red...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 23, 2024

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NARCAN DISTRIBUTION SALINAS VALLEY — Sun Street Centers will be hosting a Narcan drive-thru training and distribution in all four South Monterey County cities on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 12 to 4 p.m. The locations are as follows: in King City, Chalone Peaks Middle School...

Mee Memorial doctor reads to youth in Greenfield, King City

KING CITY — A Mee Memorial Healthcare System doctor will host two book readings for local youth this week, kicking off a series of celebrations prior to National Rural Health Day in November. Dr. Joshua Deutsch, a family physician at Mee Memorial in King City...

Monterey County animal shelter’s expansion project tops out

MONTEREY COUNTY — The staff of SPCA Monterey County and Blach Construction — accompanied by four-legged guests — gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the topping out of two new buildings that will significantly expand SPCA’s campus and strengthen its ability to serve the people...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2026

News Briefs
Job fairs and recruitments set for April MONTEREY COUNTY — April brings new opportunities for jobseekers in Monterey County as Monterey County Works hosts a series of job fairs and recruitments throughout the month. Participants can meet multiple employers, explore career options, and grow their skills...

Fundraiser to benefit fire engine restoration

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King City’s first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.

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Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic

Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic earns countywide education honor

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County School Boards Association has honored the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic with its prestigious ā€œExcellence in Educationā€ Award, recognizing...