Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 24, 2023
STAMPEDE RETURNS
KING CITY ā King City Stampede will return this weekend, Feb. 24-25, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. This two-day, action-packed Pro Rodeo serves as a fundraiser for Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation and is produced by Lone Oak Western Productions...
King Cityās State of the City Address emphasizes long-term financial stability and community engagement
KING CITY ā Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this yearās State of the City Address, during which City of King officials provided an update on King Cityās progress over the past year while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.
The Jan....
Mayors unite to demand new courthouse in Greenfield
All four South County mayors have joined together on a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to intervene in the decision about where to build the next courthouse for Monterey County.
King City Police investigating Tuesday night shooting
KING CITY ā King City Police Department is asking for the communityās help in finding the suspects involved with a shooting Tuesday night.
At about 7 p.m. on Nov. 15, local officers responded to a report of multiple shots heard in the 500 block of...
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,...
Ranch Rodeo brings western traditions to Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY ā Last Sundayās Monterey County Ranch Rodeo drew 118 participants from the Central Coast and paid out $9,083 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgroundsā Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
The 2020 Ranch Rodeo, a partnership between the Salinas...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āOn this first day of spring,...
King City students tour Hartnell College campuses
KING CITY ā Portola-Butler High School in King City partnered with Hartnellās Office of College Readiness to facilitate a Feb. 22 field trip for 30 students to both the Alisal and Main campuses in Salinas.Ā
The morning started with a tour of the Alisal Campus...
King City, Greenfield high school grads receive scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recognized the scholastic achievements of two area high school graduates during its Aug. 3 meeting at King Kora restaurant in King City.
Ani Bacilio-Olivera, from Greenfield High School, and Brenna Owens, from King City High School,...
Hartnell College District, Faculty Association reach tentative agreement
SALINAS ā Hartnell Community College District and the Hartnell College Faculty Association (HCFA) have reached a tentative agreement. The announcement was made on Dec. 8 after months of negotiation and entering an impasse in early October.
An impasse refers to a request for a mediatorās...





















