Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 18, 2024
LAKE FISHING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Christmas has come early for anglers at Lake San Antonio ā 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout have arrived, courtesy of a fish plant by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 10. Parks staff captured the process, sharing...
King City dedicates first historic mural depicting train depot
A dedication ceremony was planned last Tuesday for King Cityās first historic mural, located at First and Broadway streets, depicting the townās historic train depot circa 1886.
Student-produced video gets red carpet premiere at MCARLM gala
KING CITY ā Last Thursday evening at a gala event at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) in King City, members of the community were audience to the world premiere of āTeens in Quarantine,ā a video produced by the museum and...
Monterey County supervisor proposes plan to rehire laid-off hospitality workers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo submitted a pandemic economic recovery ordinance for the county on Feb. 3, aimed at recalling laid-off county hospitality, restaurant and travel workers when the economy re-opens.
The ordinance would request those recalls based on greatest length of...
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 Cityās cleanup efforts highlighted at annual BBQ
City of King Public Works Special Project Coordinator Geoff English was the guest speaker at the annual Beautification Week barbecue luncheon last Wednesday at San Lorenzo County Park, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the King City Rotary Club.
Operation Santa Claus returns to King City
KING CITY ā Santa Claus flew into King City again this year and, with the help of his volunteer elves, delivered toys and pozole meal kits to more than 2,000 residents from South Monterey County.
The 2022 Operation Santa Claus event was brought to local...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 29, 2022
CONCERT CANCELED
SALINAS ā California Rodeoās July 15 Big Week Kick Off Concert has been officially canceled after the production team was unable to secure a suitable replacement for headliner Toby Keith, who announced June 12 that he is battling stomach cancer. Ticket refunds were...
Scheid Family Wines announces King City, Greenfield winners of 2023 scholarship program
KING CITY ā Scheid Family Wines has announced the student winners of the 2023 Scheid Writing Contest.
Now celebrating its 35th year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated a total of $415,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students....
23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby set for this Saturday
JOLON ā Lines will be cast and spirits high as Fort Hunter Liggett prepares to host its 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby, a beloved community event that celebrates military children and the great outdoors.
Taking place Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at...




















