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Climbing advisories in effectĀ at Pinnacles National Park

SOLEDAD — Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Park, located five miles east of Soledad, were reinstated as of Jan. 18. According to Park Superintendent Blanca Alvarez Stransky, 12 pairs of Prairie and Peregrine Falcons produced a total of 40 fledglings last...

Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans

SALINAS VALLEY — An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars. According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...

Full steam ahead: MCARLM welcomes historic tractors

Steam tractor MCARLM
KING CITY — A rare and beautifully restored steam-powered tractor has found its new home at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), thanks to the generosity of Jenny Edson Sterling and the dedicated efforts of the museum’s board to preserve Monterey County’s agricultural...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 24, 2024

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FARM DAY VOLUNTEERS KING CITY — More volunteers are needed for South County Farm Day on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The annual event gives an opportunity for local students to become familiar with food production and farming. Volunteers...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 5, 2024

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SCHOOL TOURS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is hosting its ā€œInside Education Monterey Countyā€ tours for the 2024-25 school year, inviting the public to explore local classrooms and programs. Starting in September and running through March, participants can attend one or...

King City VFW supports Project Hero cyclists

KING CITY — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 King City hosted 35 veterans and five first responders and their road crew riding in their Project Hero 2023 cycling event on Oct. 17. The VFW provided them with changing facilities, food and drinks, and the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 23, 2022

STEINBECK FESTIVAL SALINAS — National Steinbeck Center will present the first-ever Steinbeck Street Fair and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street in Salinas. The free event will include local vendors and live music by the Monterey County...

Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey, San Benito counties

CENTRAL COAST — Significant fire weather is being forecasted in many parts of the state, including Red Flag Warnings across much of southern California. With the lack of meaningful precipitation across much of the central coast, Cal Fire has suspended all burn permits within the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 8, 2025

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CLIMATE ACTION MONTEREY COUNTY — As part of the County of Monterey’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan process, the community is invited to help the County prioritize meeting its emission reduction targets. Using an online Climate Action Simulator, residents can step into the role of...

King City woman arrested for child abuse

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a welfare check on a woman who left her family’s residence after threatening to harm her two small children and herself on Dec. 21 at about 11:17 a.m. Through the investigation it was...
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