King City and Greenfield high schools see rise in failing grades
SALINAS VALLEY ā Grades among high school students at both King City and Greenfield high schools were evaluated during the latest board meeting of the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
Edward Van Hoose, assistant principal at GHS, spoke first with an academic...
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear a mask in Monterey County buildings
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County will no longer require fully vaccinated residents to wear a face covering when inside a county building, the county announced Wednesday.
Starting Thursday, residents will be asked to verbally attest that they are fully vaccinated when entering a county building...
Greenfield High School celebrates seniors during 2023 commencement
GREENFIELD ā More than 260 seniors graduated from Greenfield High School last Friday on the high school track.
The June 2 commencement was dedicated to loved ones of the graduates, and also to their loved ones up in heaven.
The event began with slight chilly conditions...
1 person found dead following vehicle fire in Gonzales
GONZALES ā One person was found dead following a vehicle fire in Gonzales on Friday morning.
At about 6:41 a.m. on July 21, 9-1-1 dispatch received a call about a vehicle that was on fire in the 300 block of Rincon Road.
Gonzales officers responded within...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 7, 2022
CLASS REUNION
KING CITY ā A multi-year class reunion is planned for Saturday, Aug. 27, for King City High School alumni of the classes 1970-79. The āCruisinā Thru the 70sā party will take place inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...
Mee Memorial Hospital recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mee Memorial Hospital will be offering mammograms for women over 40 at a rate of $99.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 13, 2021
UPCOMING MARKETS
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures is seeking vendors for its Hometown Market on Broadway events, planned for Oct. 30 and Dec. 4. The Hometown Market is intended to be a place where people can find handcrafted items and artisan creations made in the...
Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot arrives via bus in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A medium-sized bus from the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) fleet sat in the northern parking lot of Patriot Park last Friday, not to pick up passengers, but to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for anyone who came in need of free internet.
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2021 Year in Review | Looking back on Salinas Valleyās top stories ā Part I
SALINAS VALLEY ā The year 2021 felt like an extension of its tumultuous predecessor, as news of the regionās fight against the Covid-19 pandemic carried on through the headlines each week.
However, there were other stories ā some virus-related, some not ā that also defined...
Gonzales Youth Guardians visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
GONZALES ā Gonzales Youth Guardians explored the wonders of the ocean during a recent visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey.
A total of 18 youth and four adult chaperones attended the April 30 field trip, which was funded through the City of Gonzalesā...
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YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence...
MONTEREY COUNTY ā YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and...























