California lawmakers honor Dolly Parton with 9-2-5 day
CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers are honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of music, philanthropy and literacy by designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in California.
Senate Bill 931, jointly authored by Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, would require the governor to...
Bicycle Bonanza returns to support Bradley students
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District will host its annual Bradley Bulldog Bicycle Bonanza on Sunday, Sept. 20, with cyclists of all ages and abilities invited to ride in support of local students.
The fundraiser begins at 7:30 a.m. at Bradley Elementary School, 65600 Dixie...
UPDATED: Monterey County extends Government Center closure after sewer, fire sprinkler malfunctions
UPDATE (Sept. 17):
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has postponed the reopening of the Government Center to allow contractors and environmental consultants to complete final environmental and safety checks following plumbing and fire suppression system maintenance.
In an update Wednesday evening, the County said...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 16, 2026
Highway 1 fully reopens on Big Sur coast
BIG SUR — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast fully reopened on Sept. 14, restoring direct travel between Cambria and Carmel.
Sections of Highway 1 had previously been closed to support emergency response operations for the Plaskett...
Monterey-Salinas Transit launches Uber voucher pilot program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit is launching a pilot program with Uber to provide an additional transportation option for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities in eight communities.
The Uber Voucher Pilot Program is available to eligible residents of Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City,...
San Simeon man convicted of assault at state park
BIG SUR — A San Simeon man has been convicted of felony assault and misdemeanor battery stemming from an attack on a State Parks employee at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
A jury found David Carl...
Fort Hunter Liggett reports no imminent threat from Plaskett Fire
JOLON — There is no imminent threat from the Plaskett Fire to Fort Hunter Liggett’s cantonment area or to personnel, residents and families living or working on the installation, according to a Sept. 10 update from the FHL Public Affairs Office.
Fourteen remote training areas...
Voices of South County | When Seconds Count, Local Care Matters
There is a distinct fear that only a parent can understand: the moment the phone rings signaling a medical emergency.
In January 2023, Darlene Noriega answered that call. Her oldest son, Zion, a vibrant student and athlete at Soledad High School, was suffering from a...
Open Studios Art Tour showcases 250 local artists throughout Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 250 local artists will open their studios, galleries and creative spaces to the public during the 2026 Open Studios Art Tour, taking place Sept. 12-13 and 19-20 throughout Monterey County.
Hosted by the Arts Council for Monterey County, the free,...
King City resource fair unites community members with local support during National Recovery Month
KING CITY — Residents connected with local organizations and learned about support available throughout South Monterey County last Tuesday during a Community Resource Fair in King City that kicked off this year’s Day of Hope events.
Hosted by Sun Street Centers on Sept. 1 at...
