Winter storm triggers evacuations, flooding in King City
KING CITY ā Severe winter storms have resulted in road closures, evacuation orders and water rescues over the past week due to major flooding throughout the South Monterey County region, with possibly more rain to come this weekend.
The latest storm, an atmospheric river, followed...
Central Coast county arts agencies awarded nearly $5M
CENTRAL COAST ā A collective group of arts agencies from the Central Coast region has been awarded a competitive $4.75 million grant to support the health, safety and resiliency of local communities through the arts.
The grant program, California Creative Corps, was developed by the...
Local art champions awarded
Former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra will be honored for their contribution to the arts this Saturday at the 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey County.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 23, 2026
TRUTH ACT
SALINAS ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a TRUTH Act presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in its Chambers at 168 W. Alisal St. in Salinas. The presentation is required under Californiaās TRUTH Act when local law enforcement has...
King City Hall to reopen to public Monday
KING CITY ā City of King has announced that it will reopen City Hall to the public on Monday, June 15.
In order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, however, the public is encouraged to conduct business by phone or e-mail whenever possible.
Anyone needing...
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collects donations for troops
KING CITY ā Members of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collected items for servicemen and women serving overseas at their June 7 meeting.
The club partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, for the outreach project.
Participating members included Claudia Wollesen;...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 7, 2024
BEAUTIFICATION BBQ
KING CITY ā The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park in King City on Wednesday, June 12, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 31, 2021
STAGE MASTER
SALINAS ā Properties master Patrick Musni will go over his experiences today, March 31, at 6 p.m. as part of the Western Stageās Online Alumni Symposium. Musni is a union stagehand from San Francisco and a member in good standing of Local 16...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 26, 2023
SPOOK FEST VOLUNTEERS
SOLEDAD ā Volunteers and donations are needed for the fourth annual Front Streetās Spook Fest, which is set for Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park. The following list of volunteer opportunities and items are still needed:...
King City doctor competing for fitness magazine cover
KING CITY ā Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine is holding a competition that invites female fitness lovers to vie for a chance to become the magazineās 2023 Ms. Health and Fitness.
The winner will be featured on the cover and win $20,000.
Dr. Nesreen Khraisha works...




















