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Hartnell College is inviting the community to a news conference and celebration tomorrow, Aug. 8, to launch the Salinas Valley Promise scholarship program, the college’s most ambitious student success program ever.

As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.

Monterey County Free Libraries, which has branches in all four South County cities, is seeking community input to help determine priorities and updates to its strategic plan.

San Vicente Elementary School Principal Jaime Calderon made a deal with his students at the beginning of the year: If they stayed above 85 percent in Accelerated Reading as a school, he would get dunked in a Dunk Tank.

SOUTH COUNTY — Halloween spirits were lifted early this month in South County, with trick-or-treaters getting spooked in Soledad, witches and warlocks “flying” through Greenfield and ghost stories being told in King City — and that’s just the beginning of the local frights as...

The joint Teacher Pathway Program at Hartnell College and California State University, Monterey Bay, on May 19 recognized South County students who are graduating from Hartnell and moving on to complete their preparation to become classroom teachers.

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 — Looking for some holiday cheer this season? More than a dozen community events are planned this month in South Monterey County for residents to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with loved ones. THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation hosts its annual Polenta...

In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.

SOLEDAD — Veterans Day events and ceremonies across the county were shut down this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, but Soledad residents were still able to thank local veterans and remember the fallen during a banner dedication ceremony at Cesar Chavez Park. FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/new-banner-display-in-soledad-recognizes-local-veterans/