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Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2024

News Briefs
BIKE REPAIR GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Friday, March 8. The workshop will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield CSW, 45 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Donations...

Prayer vigil to honor victims of King City mass shooting

King City victims candles
KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City will take place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School. The vigil begins at 6 p.m. inside the multipurpose room at the school,...

Local nonprofits host public conversation on solving homelessness

Homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services and Gathering for Women are hosting a free event, ā€œSolving Homelessness: A Community Conversation,ā€ on Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Center’s Carpenter Hall in Carmel. The discussion will feature Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County’s Director...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

Scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

King City shooting update: Suspect vehicle recovered in South Monterey County

King City shooting suspect vehicle
KING CITY — The suspect vehicle involved in the deadly shooting that occurred Sunday in King City has been recovered, announced the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the King City Police Department on Wednesday. The vehicle, a silver 2017 Kia Rio, was located...

King City Rotary fun run returns this month

King City Rotary Club Rabbit Run
KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the return of the Rabbit Run on Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the San Bernabe Visitors Center, 53001 Oasis Road, in King City. The third annual fun run returns to San Bernabe (Delicato)...

Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local students

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with individuals, families and businesses to help close the gap. More than $1.5...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 6, 2024

News Briefs
HEALTH TRAINING GREENFIELD — County of Monterey Health Department, Montage Health and Door to Hope will present ā€œCommunity Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Trainingā€ on Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Attendees...

Mass shooting leaves 4 dead, 7 injured Sunday night in King City

King City Police Department press conference
KING CITY — Four residents were killed and seven others injured following a shooting Sunday night outside a home on Second Street in King City, and now a $20,000 reward is being offered to help capture the suspects involved. The four killed have been identified...

New fire station addresses critical need in Southern Monterey County

Lockwood Fire Station
LOCKWOOD — In response to a longstanding need for improved emergency services in rural Southern Monterey County, a new fire station has emerged in Lockwood. South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s new station opened its doors to the community earlier this month, showcasing the state-of-the-art...
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