2020 Salinas Valley Fair canceled over COVID-19 concerns
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 76th Annual Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14 to 17 in King City, citing Californiaās shelter-in-place travel restrictions and health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19.
The boardās...
Storms flood South Monterey County communities
SAN ARDO ā Much of San Ardo in South Monterey County remains flooded from recent storms this week, with the unincorporated community about 20 miles south of King City under evacuation orders.
San Ardo Union School District canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday due...
New shooting range opens in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD ā A grand opening was held over the Fourth of July weekend for a new shooting range facility in Soledad, the first of its kind in South Monterey County.
Astoria Range, located at 31500 San Vicente Road, offers a variety of firearms-related courses. From...
New stay-at-home order likely to hit Central Coast
SACRAMENTO ā New stay-at-home orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will be based on intensive care unit capacity in five regions in California.
Newsom said much of the state will likely be under the stay-at-home orders within the next few days if ICU...
Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need
Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.
Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year
Itās been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of āSteinbeck country.ā The event returns Aug. 5.
Sun Street Centers opens residential treatment program in King City
Sun Street Centers hosted a ribbon cutting May 2 to celebrate the grand opening of its menās and womenās residential treatment program for South County residents at the King City Recovery Center.
Chamber announces annual business, community award winners
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the 2018 winners of the organizationās annual awards ā Tacos La Potranca De Jalisco as Business of the Year; Steve and Cheryl Harrison as Citizens of the Year; and The Stage Hands as Friend of the Community.
Drive-thru Christmas parade brings holiday spirit to King City
KING CITY ā A drive-thru Christmas parade brought the holiday spirit to King City last Saturday, during which decorated vehicles parked at King City Golf Course and set up as exhibits while community members drove by at a safe distance to view them.
The first-ever...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Dec. 5, 2020
VETERAN RESOURCES
KING CITY ā Veterans can pick up a resource kit at King City Library during curbside hours. The kit contains information about how to access benefits through resources, such as VetNow. There will also be swag included in the veteran grab bag. The...