Tag: Monterey County
Voting underway in Monterey County ahead of June 2 primary election
MONTEREY COUNTY — Voting is underway for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in Monterey County, with ballots mailed and early voting...
Monterey County health officials promote vehicle heatstroke prevention
MONTEREY COUNTY — May 1 marked National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and the Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is reminding parents and caregivers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 6, 2026
Seafood donation program expands to Salinas nonprofit
CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust has partnered with Nancy’s Project to provide donated local seafood to...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...
The merry month of May is here. May was named after the Roman Goddess Maia representing fertility, growth and nurturing.
1. During the month of...
Ramp and lane closures planned on Highway 101 near Bradley, Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY — A weeklong drainage repair project along Highway 101 near Bradley and Salinas is scheduled to begin Sunday night, May 3, with...
Monterey County District Attorney warns of scammers impersonating banks, government officials
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or...
Guest Column | H.R. 1 Threatens Central Coast’s Most Vulnerable Residents
The Monterey Bay region has long stood as a place of resilience, hard work and community care. From the agricultural fields to the neighborhoods...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off raises more than $120K, highest profit in...
KING CITY — This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off delivered a standout evening of community support, raising $121,800 — the highest profit since 2018...
Commercial structure fire draws large response in King City
KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport.
King...
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said.
Monterey County...
