Salinas Valley cities cancel annual Independence Day celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — Fourth of July festivities have been canceled throughout South Monterey County, with years of tradition being quelled by health concerns with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In past years, Gonzales would host a 5K race in the morning, followed by a parade and...
King City forum discusses dangers of fentanyl
KING CITY — Numerous area organizations partnered to host a Fentanyl Forum Town Hall on July 25 at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City, with the aim toward improving public knowledge about the narcotic and reducing the rising overdose rate.
The primary panelists were...
Bothwell wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 title
KING CITY — Mayson Bothwell of King City has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year.
The annual competition took place over two days, July...
KION News shutters after 56 years
CENTRAL COAST — KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the news team had just wrapped up their morning editorial meeting, Tuesday, when corporate executives gave them the...
Cal Water announces temporary leadership assignments in Salinas Valley districts
SALINAS VALLEY — California Water Service (Cal Water) has announced changes in local leadership for the utility’s King City and Salinas districts, effective Jan. 15.
Salinas District Manager Brenda Granillo will be away from the office until July 2021, resulting in Marc Bloom stepping in...
Education leaders visit South Monterey County rural districts to assess needs
LOCKWOOD — Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss and Deputy Superintendent Ralph Porras recently visited San Antonio Union School District in Lockwood and San Ardo Union Elementary School District in San Ardo, two small districts in South Monterey County.
The visit was part of...
Sol Treasures welcomes new program manager
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has welcomed Maria De La Rosa as its new program manager, announced Executive Director Betsy Oltmann.
“Maria brings a decade of experience with a background in educational and after-school programming,” Oltmann said. “We are fortunate to have her join our...
Public workshop to discuss King City’s first roundabout scheduled for tonight
KING CITY — A public workshop on the proposed roundabout project at the intersection of Broadway Street and San Antonio Drive will be held in the King City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
The City of King’s consultants will share the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 21, 2021
COFFEE SHOP OPENS
KING CITY — Hestia at the Diner owners announced that they will have a soft opening Wednesday, July 21, at their new location at 320B Broadway St. in King City. The coffee shop’s hours will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m....
