Hartnell superintendent granted emergency powers for college district
SALINAS — Hartnell
Community College’s Governing Board voted unanimously to grant temporary
emergency powers to Superintendent/President Patricia Hsieh, during an
emergency meeting Wednesday.
All seven district directors were present for the March 18 vote,
but the student member was absent.
The action allows Hsieh to respond to the novel coronavirus...
Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...
South Monterey County cities issue local emergency proclamations due to coronavirus threat
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of
Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring
a local emergency on Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus,
COVID-19, pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our
community and this...
Young authors from South Monterey County compete in Steinbeck essay contest
SALINAS VALLEY — Students from throughout South Monterey County
had a chance to compete in essay writing to earn a scholarship during the
Steinbeck Center’s Young Authors Day of Writing.
Top middle school students were nominated by their teachers
to write an essay about “The Red Pony”...
Monterey County begins preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
MONTEREY COUNTY — Though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Monterey County currently, the county’s team of public health professionals and medical providers have begun preparations for a potential outbreak.
“While there is great public concern about this virus, there...
Soledad secures $7.6 million for new park
SOLEDAD — California State Parks announced the City of
Soledad would be granted $7.6 million for the construction of the Metz/Orchard
Park near the intersection of Metz Road and Orchard Lane.
Soledad was one of 52 recipients and 62 grants named in the
state’s announcement last week,...
Primary Election 2020: Voters decide fate of South Monterey County school bonds
SALINAS VALLEY — Local voters in South Monterey County have chosen whether or not to support several school bond measures listed on the ballot in California’s primary election on Super Tuesday, March 3.
As
of Monterey County Elections’ final report
Tuesday night, King City Union School District’s...
South County Trashion Show brings Mardi Gras flair to fairgrounds
SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging hosted the fifth annual
South County Trashion Show at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City last
Thursday, which coincided with the organization’s 50th anniversary year.
The theme for the Feb. 20 fundraiser was Mardi Gras, and
dress designers were directed...
Blue Zones Project eyes Salinas Valley for longer lives
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County is being examined as a possible area for the Blue Zones Project (BZP), with a Wine at Five social hour and keynote presentation planned for Feb. 26, followed by a community presentation on Feb. 27 at the Salinas...
Soledad’s Local Control and Accountability Plan meetings reach halfway point
SOLEDAD — The series of Local Control and Accountability
Plan (LCAP) workshops for the Soledad Unified School District is underway, with
the fourth of seven having taken place on Feb. 13 at Frank Ledesma Elementary
School.
“The purpose of tonight is to hear from the parents what’s
important to...
