Monterey County road projects receive nearly $45M in funds
MONTEREY COUNTY ā California Transportation Commission has awarded $44.8 million in Active Transportation Project grants for multiple projects that will enhance safety and facilitate active modes of transportation in Monterey County.
Seven projects submitted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), County of Monterey,...
New California laws take effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA āĀ Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect Californiaās continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency and accountability.
The new laws, which started Jan. 1, lower prescription drug costs, increase oversight of large corporations, strengthen consumer and worker protections...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 14, 2020
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
SALINAS VALLEY ā Food Bank for Monterey County announced its South Monterey County weekly drive-through food distribution sites and times. Soledad will be on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. at 425 Gabilan Drive. Greenfield will be on Tuesdays from 10 to 11...
2020 Year In Review | Protests call for reform
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories ā some virus-related, some not ā that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
Photo | Republican women donate toys to Loaves and Fishes
Members and guests of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collected toys to be donated to King City Loaves and Fishes at their monthly meeting on Dec. 2. The toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts for local children in need this holiday season.
Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers.
The initiative reflects the organizationās evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...
Lecture, video presentation to feature āBridges of Southern Monterey Countyā
MONTEREY ā The Monterey History and Art Association will be hosting a lecture and video presentation at Casa Serrano in Monterey on Tuesday, Aug. 15, starting at 1:30 p.m.
The topic is āThe Bridges of SouthernĀ MontereyĀ County,ā featuring speakers John and Karen Jernigan of King City...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 6, 2023
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The subject will be āState of Two Cities,ā with guest speakers King...
King City High School begins installation of solar panels
KING CITY ā Crews have begun the installation of
solar arrays at King City High Schoolās parking lot off Broadway Street, which
is scheduled for completion in late April.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School
Districtās energy service agreement with ForeFront Power includes the
installation of solar arrays...
Hartnell College provides update on expansion
Students, nonprofits, elected officials and citizens gathered in a meeting room at the South County YMCA in Soledad Aug. 22 to hash out which educational programs and services they wanted for the upcoming Hartnell Community College facilities.























