Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
South County cities win Clean Air awards
The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 15, 2025
ROAD REPAIRS
SOLEDAD ā Construction crews are currently on site at the underpass on the southern end of Front Street in Soledad. Repairs are underway to fix the uneven grates in the asphalt. āCyclists will soon enjoy a smoother and safer road to ride on,ā...
PG&E customers lost nearly $300K to scammers in 2025
CENTRAL COAST ā As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to āSlow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.ā
During a time when many Californians are occupied with...
Monterey County hospitals warn about respiratory virus surge
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and the Monterey County Health Department are urging all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this...
New study focuses on āBuilding an Inclusive Economyā in Monterey Bay region
CENTRAL COAST ā A new report commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz presents a range of indicators that can be used to develop strategies toward a more inclusive economy in the...
King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals
KING CITY ā A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Childrenās Research Hospital.Ā
The fundraiser, āChasing Dreams, Finding Cures,ā hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...
Mustang Class of 2022 Graduation: Seniors finish journey at King City High School
KING CITY ā Crowds packed War Memorial Stadium on June 3 as King City High School celebrated the more than 200 graduating seniors in the Class of 2022.
āI want you to take what we all see in you and apply it to life,ā said...
Monterey Countyās Covid-19 Stipend Program ends
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Departmentās Covid-19 Stipend Program has ended as of March 31, the decision of which came as vaccine rates increase and the number of new cases has decreased.
The Stipend Program started in December 2020 with the aim of helping...
How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
āThis is a game changer,ā Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. āWe are very, very enthusiastic.ā
Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign?
No, he was reveling in news from what has long been Californiaās sweet...






















