Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022.
āThe values represented here reflect gross values...
SPCA expands free mobile spay/neuter clinics in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā South Monterey County is set to benefit from additional free mobile spay and neuter clinics in Soledad and King City organized by the SPCA Monterey County.
Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCAās veterinary team, these clinics aim to...
Workshop on County of Montereyās Draft Housing Element 6th Cycle update set for Tuesday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors to continue the Board Workshop on the āDraft Housing Element 6th Cycleā update until June 11.
This request aims to extend the public comment period on the...
SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing number of wildlife patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is immense. They are asking the community for donations of eggs to help feed these animals.
At the Wildlife Center, many of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 15, 2023
VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Tuesday, Sept. 19, marks National Voter Registration Day, a day where voters across the country are encouraged to āGet Vote Ready.ā In preparation for the 2024 presidential election cycle, Monterey County Elections invites residents to register to vote and...
Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair in King City
KING CITY ā Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to King City for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration featured...
Monterey Countyās indoor mask order takes effect
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās indoor face covering ordinance has been triggered, with countywide mask requirements taking effect as soon as this Friday.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data Monday morning showing that Monterey County was in the āsubstantialā community transmission rate...
Food Bank distributions continue through May in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Food Bank for Monterey County continues to provide weekly food distributions at sites around South Monterey County during the month of May.
The distributions are curbside and focused mainly on cars in a drive-thru format. With sites in most towns, those in...
Lavender Creek Co. partners with quilters to bring comfort to local patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Lavender Creek Co., Monterey Countyās local family-run lavender wellness brand, has announced a new partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, providing locally grown lavender for the handcrafted eye pillows donated to CHOMP, Salinas Valley Health, Natividad and the VNA.
The eye...
Community Food Pantry of King City plans Goodwill collection drive Oct. 18-19
KING CITY ā Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive Oct. 18-19.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items ā such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes,...





















