United Way partners with Monterey County to launch rent and utility assistance program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā United Way Monterey County has partnered with the Monterey County Department of Social Services to provide rent and utility assistance to eligible residents who are experiencing unemployment and loss of income because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
āAll of us know someone who...
Highway 1 reopens after rockfall repairs
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast has completely reopened as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans announced.
"Initial progress on clearing and repair of the rockfall system at Cow Cliffs (PM 28.2) and slide and debris removal at Paulās Slide (PM 22),...
Arts Council for Monterey County seeks nominations for Champions of the Arts Awards
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the official opening of the nomination period for the Champions of the Arts Awards.
Arts4MC invites the community to recognize a Champion of the Arts ā an individual, nonprofit organization or business that is...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 3, 2021
POLICE VACCINES
KING CITY ā King City Police Department announced Jan. 20 that it had partnered with Mee Memorial Healthcare System to immunize the KCPD staff after Monterey County Department of Public Health received authorization to include police officers in the Covid-19 vaccine prioritization....
New fire station addresses critical need in Southern Monterey County
LOCKWOOD ā In response to a longstanding need for improved emergency services in rural Southern Monterey County, a new fire station has emerged in Lockwood.
South Monterey County Fire Protection Districtās new station opened its doors to the community earlier this month, showcasing the state-of-the-art...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 19, 2021
GRAND OPENING
SOLEDAD ā A grand-opening celebration of Hartnell Collegeās new Soledad Education Center is planned for Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature an official ribbon-cutting, building tours, family festival and free hot dog-hamburger picnic. The public is...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 21, 2025
ARREST REWARD
GREENFIELD ā The City of Greenfield is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the hit and run that occurred Feb. 14 in Greenfield. The incident took place at about 6:45 p.m. near Walnut Avenue...
Pinnacles National Park closes west entrance near Soledad over latest health guidance for COVID-19
PAICINES ā Pinnacles National Park has announced additional modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state authorities to promote social distancing.
As of March 20, in compliance with CDC guidelines and statewide...
King City gears up for Beautification Week
King Cityās Beautification Week is just around the corner and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2022
FAMILY FUN
GREENFIELD ā Family Fun Festival, a free celebration of active and healthy living, is planned for Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Oak Avenue Elementary School, 1239 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. Youth and their parents or guardians are encouraged...





















