South Monterey County schools consider graduation alternatives
SALINAS VALLEY — High school graduations across the country have been impacted by the shelter-in-place orders resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and although local schools will not have their June ceremonies as in past years, most have come up with different plans.
South Monterey County...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2021
BRUSH FIRE
KING CITY — A brush fire started in the Salinas River bed off Highway 101 and Jolon Road in King City at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. As of Monday morning, the fire burned 25 acres and is 50% contained. Forward...
Lown Institute awards Mee Memorial Healthcare System an ‘A’ grade in national rankings
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized for its outstanding performance, earning an “A” grade from the Lown Institute in its 2025-26 Hospital Index.
This nationally acclaimed healthcare think tank’s ranking is a benchmark in the industry, highlighting hospitals that lead in...
New coffee shop Hestia opens in King City
KING CITY — Hestia at the Diner had a soft opening last week for its new location in King City at 320B Broadway St., with a grand opening planned for this Sunday, Aug. 1.
The business is co-owned by Kelly Green and her daughter Sierra...
King City teens arrested for December murders
KING CITY — An additional two teenagers from King City have been arrested for their involvement in the deaths of two residents and an unborn child last December.
King City Police Department detectives arrested the juvenile males, both 17 years old, on July 25 for...
Vaccination efforts continue as Monterey County moves to Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vaccination numbers continue to climb in Monterey County, with County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno announcing that more than 35% of county residents age 16 and over have received at least one vaccine dose.
During a March 31 press briefing, Moreno noted...
King City Police awarded $50K grant to increase safety on roads
KING CITY — King City Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant to increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
“This grant funding allows us to support our...
Supervisor Lopez opens new office in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez recently hosted a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of his new office located inside the Greenfield Civic Center on El Camino Real.
The location means the District 3 supervisor can more readily meet with constituents in the...
