South County Animal Rescue hosts first Sweetheart Tea Party
A tea party took over the King City Recreation Center as South County Animal Rescue hosted its first Sweetheart Tea and Silent Auction last Saturday in King City.
Special Election 2025 | California voters approve Proposition 50 on redistricting reform
CALIFORNIA ā California voters have approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the next three election cycles before returning control to the independent redistricting commission.
Statewide, the measure passed with more than 63% support. Supporters said the...
Monterey County extends senior meal delivery program to assist elderly during coronavirus
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Great Plates Delivered program was extended through Oct. 9 and has increased its ability to help 300 seniors in need, up from the 200 limit when it first began in May.
The program operates as a public assistance effort funded by...
Toxic algae warnings downgraded at Lake San Antonio
BRADLEY ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks is changing warning signs at Lake San Antonio from āDangerā to āCautionā regarding blue-green algae in the water.
Test results in August and September showed the lake water contained cyanotoxins, toxins produced by blue-green algae and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 27, 2023
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield Public Works is accepting applications to fill two committee member seats on the Traffic Safety Committee. Applications may be downloaded from the City website or a hard copy picked up at City Hall. The Cityās new Traffic...
Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY ā On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield.
Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the...
King City celebrates 2025 Independence Day
KING CITY ā Residents of King City came out in larger crowds than recent years in order to celebrate the Fourth of July over two days.
This past Thursday, the fireworks show took place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena. Friday marked Independence Day...
Salinas Valley Half Marathon ends after 9-year run
Salinas Valley Half Marathon has run its course after nine years, as the Big Sur Marathon Foundation announced this week that the race will be discontinued due to declining participation.
Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
Mee Memorial receives $30,000 grant for coronavirus relief efforts
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare Systemās response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has received a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
The grant ā from the foundationās COVID-19 Relief Fund ā is designated for emergency medical funding, allowing Mee Memorial...





















