Vitalant urges individuals to give thanks by giving blood
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, Vitalant urges eligible donors to give thanks by giving blood.Ā
The need for blood is constant, and the holidays are no exception. A patient in the United States depends on lifesaving blood...
California amusement parks allowed to reopen in red tier starting next month
CALIFORNIA ā Outdoor amusement parks in California counties in the red tier of the stateās Covid-19 reopening plan will be allowed to welcome back customers next month, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday afternoon.
Live outdoor sporting events and performances will, too, be...
Hartnell College hosts Panther Prep Days for high school seniors in April
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College are encouraged to sign up by April 11 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 29-30 and receive priority registration.
During Panther Prep Day events ā on April 29 at Hartnellās...
South Monterey County finalists attend countywide spelling bee
SALINAS VALLEY ā Dozens of students and their family and
school staff supporters from South Monterey County were among the hundreds of
people in attendance at the 36th Annual Monterey County Fourth and Fifth Grade
Spelling Bee.
The Feb. 15 event was hosted by the Lyceum of...
King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law.
The sale of flavored tobacco products is...
King City recycling event sees record turnout
KING CITY ā A Community Drop-off Event on June 22 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds saw nearly 200 vehicles stopping by to dispose of bulky items and household hazardous waste.
According to Waste Management (WM) staff, this was the highest turnout ever for the...
South Monterey County Job Fair set for today in Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY ā Job seekers throughout the area are invited to attend the South Monterey County Job Fair on Wednesday, June 1, at the Soledad Community Center.
Monterey County Workforce Development Board, the City of Soledad and the Soledad Parks and Recreation Department are collaborating...
King City residents join USCās largest marching band ever
KING CITY ā Miguel Aguirre and his daughter Karina Aguirre of King City performed together in the largest University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band ever to take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in late October.
Nearly 900 alumni joined 250 current...
Healthy Youth Field Day 2025 promotes good habits for Monterey County students
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted its third annual Healthy Youth Field Day on May 19 in partnership with Monterey Bay Football Club at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, bringing together 150 elementary students and their teachers for a morning of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 6, 2025
FAIR VOLUNTEERS
MONTEREY ā Monterey County Fair is calling on community members to be part of one of the areaās most beloved annual traditions. The 2025 Monterey County Fair will take place Thursday, Aug. 28, through Monday, Sept. 1, and the Fair is currently seeking...






















