SPCA Monterey County hosts āSpring Into Loveā adoption event May 3-5
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Spring has most definitely sprung, and love is in the air. Find a lifetime of love during SPCA Monterey Countyās Adoption Event this Friday through Sunday.
During the May 3-5 event, the community gets to pick the adoption fee for all pets...
Big Sur coastal highway remains closed for emergency repairs
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast will remain closed between Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County and Deetjenās Big Sur Inn in Monterey County while emergency rockfall and debris removal take place, officials announced Tuesday.
Caltrans has initiated a $1.3...
Monterey County makes progress toward reopening businesses
SALINAS VALLEY ā Cities within Monterey County continue to move toward reopening in slow phases, with recent guideline changes from the state meaning different, and often easier, hurdles to pass in order to ease restrictions.
āUnder the previous criteria, the county would not have met...
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.
New documentary about local 8th gradersā trip to see āHamiltonā debuts Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā It was an extraordinary idea that Montereyās nonprofit Dan and Lillian King Foundationās board member, Marc Del Piero, had: How about giving every eighth grader in Monterey County the opportunity to go for free to see the historical musical āHamilton: An...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Nov. 29, 2020
PHOTO CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has a āWhat are you thankful for?ā photo contest ending Nov. 30. Participants can share a post on the libraryās Facebook or Instagram page and use the hashtag #emcfl when they post, saying what theyāre thankful...
Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentineās Day outreach for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection.
As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...
New year means new resolutions
A new year means South Monterey County residents are making resolutions and goals for 2019, among those making New Yearās resolutions include local city officials, high school students, librarians and others.
BMX riders flaunt skills in South Monterey County
SAN LUCAS ā Prior to winter break and the recent storms, Chris Hughes of the X-Games and Lennie Westfall of Nickelodeon Games performed gravity-defying twists and tricks on their BMX bikes for San Lucas and Bradley students at San Lucas School.
The dual-campus audience ages...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 13, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. The best cooks in town will prepare salads and lunch...





















