Tag: community
King City KFC employee, aspiring pilot surprised with $20K
KING CITY — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee...
Casa de Esperanza opens in King City, providing 45 supportive housing...
KING CITY — Community leaders and regional partners gathered March 19 to celebrate the grand opening of Casa de Esperanza, a newly renovated permanent...
Monterey County to observe 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MONTEREY COUNTY — Crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join communities across the United States in observing the 2026 National Crime...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 9, 2026
Goodwill drive to benefit local food pantry this weekend
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City is reminding residents that a Goodwill collection...
Guest Column | A Fuller Picture of Farm Labor: Employer-Led Stability,...
The harvest is quickly moving toward peak season, with fields of vegetables, leafy greens and strawberries becoming a hub of activity. Those who nurture,...
King City honors community leaders at annual awards dinner
KING CITY — Community pride and tradition filled the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on March 21 as the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture...
Letter to the Editor | Showing up for Democracy
To the Editor:
Thank you to the 50-plus people, children and dogs who came out to No Kings in King City on March 28. Thanks...
Mee Memorial unveils advanced 3D mammography system
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the arrival of the Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis...
15 cited, 3 arrested at King City DUI/DL Checkpoint
KING CITY — Two people were arrested for DUI at a DUI/DL Checkpoint on March 20, according to the King City Police Department.
The checkpoint...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2026
Job fairs and recruitments set for April
MONTEREY COUNTY — April brings new opportunities for jobseekers in Monterey County as Monterey County Works hosts a...
