Monterey County supervisors reject Flock Safety deal, order cameras to be removed
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has rejected a proposed agreement with Flock Safety, directing the Sheriff’s Office to end its access to the company’s automated license plate reader system and remove 63 cameras within 60 days.
In a 3-2 vote at their...
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 a crowded gathering in King City, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
King City Police Department responded to a disturbance...
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 emergency.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team was requested by Big Sur Fire at about 7:30 p.m. on...
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 and roadways.
TAMC will host a series of community engagement events beginning this weekend and continuing through the fall as part...
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 in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats and seat belts during Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21-27.
Certified child passenger...
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 celebrate their progress and artistic development through Monterey County Dance Theatre’s annual summer program.
The summer intensive brought together students from...
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 she fabricated workplace injuries and received more than $100,000 in workers’ compensation benefits.
Lorena Hernandez Alvarado, 43, of King City, also...
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 all six subbasins under the agency’s purview, offering free home water efficiency assessments through the end of 2026.
The expansion builds...
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 and local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs.
The date, 9-2-5, is a nod to one of Dolly Parton’s international hits and...
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 servicemen and women serving overseas through Operation: Care and Comfort, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization.
Items can be dropped off from 9...
