Skunk and bat test positive for rabies in Salinas and Chualar Canyon area
SALINAS ā A skunk found on April 26 near the East Romie Lane area in Salinas has tested positive for rabies, announced the Monterey County Health Department and Animal Services on Friday.
This is the second instance of wildlife testing positive for the rabies virus in the...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Disaster CalFresh food benefits available for storm victims
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.
A family of four with a monthly...
Taylor Farms invests in the future with academic scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon on June 15.
This year 37 students were selected as new scholarship recipients. In addition, Taylor Farms is also awarding 101 renewed scholarships, for students who were awarded between...
Remembering the life of King City High student Ebony Vega-Politron
KING CITY ā Back in September, King City High took on Rancho San Juan during a Thursday night football game, but front and center were the senior cheerleaders, who left one spot noticeably empty on the sidelines except for sunflowers and a poster honoring...
King City Police Department welcomes newest team members
KING CITY ā King City Police Department recently announced that three new members have joined its team: Sgt. Christopher Langston, Officer Hector Gomez and Records Technician Anahi Guzman.
Langston, originally from Tulsa, Okla., relocated to Paso Robles in 1998. He brings with him 17 years...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 27, 2026
Youth Council presents Community Garden Day
GONZALES ā Gonzales Youth Council invites the community to attend its upcoming Community Garden Day on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Elko Street and Fairview Drive.
The event will feature a variety...
New laws take effect in California for 2020
CALIFORNIA ā The beginning of a new year comes with many new
laws taking effect throughout the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more.
South Monterey County businesses,...
A Day to Reflect: King City observes Memorial Day 2024
KING CITY ā Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggettās garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...
King City schools to serve free meals to children beginning Monday
KING CITY ā Elementary schools in King City will offer free
meals to children ages 1 through 18 beginning Monday, March 23.
King City High School already offers free meals on weekdays
between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday will mark the first day of weekday...























