Fourth suspect indicted in 2024 South Monterey County killings
SALINAS VALLEY ā A Monterey County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Greenfield man in connection with six murders and other crimes tied to a series of 2024 shootings that shook South Monterey County, according to the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office.
The indictment charges...
Salinan exhibit opens Friday at Sol Treasures
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures, in partnership with The Nacitone Museum and representatives of the Xolon Salinan Tribe, will present āThe Salinan Exhibit,ā a cultural exhibition honoring the history, resilience and continued presence of the Salinan people in the region.
The exhibition opens May 22...
Monterey County Office of Education breaks ground on professional development center
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education broke ground April 28 on a new Professional Development Conference Center at its Blanco Circle campus in Salinas, a project officials say will expand training, collaboration and community engagement opportunities for educators across the county.
The ceremony...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 21, 2026
ARIEL Theatrical presents āChicken Littleā in Salinas
SALINAS ā ARIEL Theatrical will present āChicken Little,ā a family-friendly musical for young audiences, May 22-23 at the Karen Wilson Childrenās Theatre in Salinas.
In the production, Chicken Little becomes convinced the sky is falling and spreads the news...
Fairgrounds come alive for 2026 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Carnival lights glowed over the midway, children clutched sweet treats and livestock exhibitors proudly guided animals through crowded barns as thousands of visitors gathered for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair from May 14-17 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 20, 2026
Bike helmet giveaway planned for Bike Month
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Fire Department will host a free bicycle helmet distribution event on Wednesday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the corner of Oak Avenue and Fourth Street in Greenfield.
The āBike Monthā event is part...
Jolon Road blade overlay work underway in South Monterey County
JOLON ā A blade overlay project on Jolon Road began Tuesday, the County of Monterey announced.
Construction is taking place along Jolon Road and may also affect traffic on Argyle and Mission roads in South Monterey County. The project is expected to last about three...
SPCA Monterey County warns against āfawn-nappingā as spring season begins
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County is urging residents to leave baby deer alone this spring as wildlife season leads to an increase in well-meaning but harmful āfawn-nappingā incidents.
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has already taken in six fawns this year that...
Monterey County expands early voting through āBooks & Ballotsā initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections Department is offering a series of community-based early voting opportunities across the county ahead of the June 2 primary election.
The āBooks & Ballotsā initiative, launched in partnership with local libraries and community sites, will allow residents to vote...
King City Police: āClick It or Ticketā reminds drivers to buckle up
KING CITY ā King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
This yearās Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31. During this time, local police...






















