Whalefest Monterey launches ocean-themed student essay contest
MONTEREY ā Organizers of Whalefest Monterey and Fishermanās Wharf Association are inviting students entering grades 6 to 12 in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties to participate in the Whalefest Monterey Ocean-Themed 2020 Student Summer Essay Contest.
āWe are asking our youth to write...
Welcome new superintendent
The South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Brian Walker as the districtās new superintendent.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 30, 2025
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County has officially submitted the second draft of its Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. This submission marks the beginning of a 60-day review process, which is scheduled to conclude...
City of King files lawsuit against Homekey project developer
KING CITY ā City of King has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Shangri-La Industries Inc., the troubled property developer that was supposed to convert the former Days Inn motel into supportive housing for the cityās homeless population.
āThe City is extremely frustrated...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 6, 2023
SOCIAL SECURITY
KING CITY ā An educational seminar, hosted by Robert Cullen of Farmers Insurance and Steve Noonan, regional vice president of Equitable Distributors LLC, is planned for Thursday, April 6, at 12 p.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The...
King City Police Department urges drivers to prioritize road safety this Fourth of July
KING CITY ā King City Police Department reminds drivers to be the real heroes of the night by prioritizing the safety of everyone on the road this Fourth of July.
Beginning Monday, July 1, through Sunday, July 7, KCPD will have additional officers on patrol...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 21, 2022
NEW LINE
KING CITY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit announced Dec. 13 the inaugural trip of Line 34, which travels clockwise within King City every 30 minutes on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MST staff and King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, an MST board member,...
California Rodeo Salinas scholarships available for high school students
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Salinas is offering two scholarship opportunities in 2022 for local students.
California Rodeo Associationās scholarship program, established with Hartnell College, offers $2,500 to $5,000 scholarships to Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell.
Community Foundation for Monterey...
South Monterey County schools consider graduation alternatives
SALINAS VALLEY ā High school graduations across the country have been impacted by the shelter-in-place orders resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and although local schools will not have their June ceremonies as in past years, most have come up with different plans.
South Monterey County...
Monterey County increases emergency support for Dolan Fire evacuees
UPDATE: Monterey County announced Saturday afternoon that it is scaling back the evacuation center's hours to daytime only, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Evacuees who need assistance outside of those hours should call 831-385-3677. Original story below.
SALINAS VALLEY ā An evacuation center...




















