Youth learn about gang violence at annual summit in Salinas
The annual Gang Prevention Summit on Jan. 26 featured many speakers from law enforcement and from the Boys and Girls Club. This year there was also a special speaker, Juan āJohnnyā Gomez, who was present when two of his relatives were victims of gang violence.
Local art champions awarded
Former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra will be honored for their contribution to the arts this Saturday at the 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey County.
KION News shutters after 56 years
CENTRAL COAST ā KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the news team had just wrapped up their morning editorial meeting, Tuesday, when corporate executives gave them the...
Community input sought for flood-prone areas to support future groundwater recharge efforts in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge.
A public survey is now open and...
Alliance on Aging to host event Tuesday for prospective volunteers
MONTEREY COUNTY āĀ As the sole source provider of essential senior services in Monterey County, Alliance on Aging believes that volunteerism is the engine that drives change within communities.
The nonprofit also believes it can change the lives of individual volunteers as well.
Studies show that giving...
Salinas Valley State Prison donates to Sun Street Centers in King City
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers received a donation of $3,662 from the Salinas Valley State Prison in support of its King City outpatient program at 641 Broadway St.
The March 7 announcement was made alongside SVSP officials and Sun Street Centers leaders.
Those present...
Plans underway for King City history book
KING CITY ā A book telling the history of King City using photograph images is underway through an agreement with Arcadia Publishing in cooperation with John and Karen Jernigan of King City and Howard Strohn of Priest Valley.
The book is scheduled to be part...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 27, 2025
CLASS REUNION TICKETS
GONZALES ā The final day to purchase tickets for the Gonzales High School 50th Class Reunion (Classes 1972-78) is Aug. 28. The joint class reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Salinas Elks Lodge, 614...
Hundreds celebrate Mission San Antonio de Paduaās 250th anniversary
JOLON ā More than 200 guests attended Mission San Antonio de Paduaās āEnchanting Afternoon in the Gardenā last Saturday to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
āIt was a wonderful event,ā said Mission Administrator Joan Steele about the Nov. 6 celebration, which coincided with the Holiday...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 17, 2023
COUNCIL VACANCY
KING CITY ā City of King is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat on King City Council representing District 1. Serving on the council provides an opportunity for those interested in a leadership role to help shape policies, services and the overall...





















