Tag: Monterey County
Armed suspect arrested after foot pursuit at crowded King City event
KING CITY — A 22-year-old Soledad man was arrested Saturday after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening another person before fleeing on foot through...
Three hikers rescued overnight in Big Sur
BIG SUR — Three hikers were rescued early Monday morning after becoming lost and disoriented in Limekiln State Park, with one experiencing a medical...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks input on walking, biking safety
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County is seeking public input on a plan to improve walking and biking safety on local streets...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 25, 2026
County Health Department promotes car seat safety
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding parents and caregivers to ensure children are properly secured...
Summer dance intensive sets stage for King City ‘Nutcracker’ leads
KING CITY — After three weeks of intensive training, dancers from across the Salinas Valley and surrounding communities took the stage last month to...
King City woman pleads no contest to workers’ comp fraud
KING CITY — A former correctional officer at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud after prosecutors determined...
Water efficiency program expands to rural residents across Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency announced Sept. 9 that its Water Efficiency Pilot Program for Rural Residents has expanded to...
Give Like Dolly Day to support children’s literacy on Sept. 25
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Dollywood Foundation has designated Sept. 25 as Give Like Dolly Day, an annual initiative encouraging people to support children’s literacy...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 23, 2026
Essential items sought for overseas troops
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will collect items on Oct. 13 to be sent to...
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in arrest near King City
KING CITY — A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in King City and continued through South Monterey County ended with the arrest of a...
