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April 15, 2026

South County Farm Day 2026 brings agriculture to life for students

Farm Day presenter
KING CITY — Hundreds of South Monterey County third graders took part in the 2026 South County Farm Day on Jan. 22 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, getting a hands-on introduction to agriculture, public safety and local resources. The annual event, hosted...

KC 4-H takes 1st in livestock contest

This past Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fair, the King City Blue Ribbon 4-H team won first place in the Livestock Judging Contest.

Applications due Friday for Monterey County film scholarship program

MONTEREY COUNTY — Applications are now being accepted for the Monterey County Film Commission’s Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award Program, the deadline of which to apply online is Nov. 10. This year the program plans to award students up to $2,000 in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2026

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Job fairs and recruitments set for April MONTEREY COUNTY — April brings new opportunities for jobseekers in Monterey County as Monterey County Works hosts a series of job fairs and recruitments throughout the month. Participants can meet multiple employers, explore career options, and grow their skills...

Meeting to promote King City’s Beautification Week

KING CITY — The 29th annual King City Chamber of Commerce and King City Rotary Club joint meeting to promote Beautification Week is planned for Wednesday, June 16, at noon. Unlike previous years when the groups have gathered at San Lorenzo Park, this year's event...

Monterey County Dance Theatre announces ā€˜Nutcracker’ lead

KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) along with Monterey County Dance Foundation have announced the young lady who will dance the lead role in the 2022 production of ā€œThe Nutcracker Ballet.ā€ Kali Jimenez of Soledad will play Clara in the upcoming show, scheduled...

Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20

Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Spring is here and it’s time for some fun — that’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building. ā€œOur Fair theme this year is ā€˜Golden Hills...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2024

News Briefs
COP EVENT GREENFIELD — The community can join Greenfield Police Department for ā€œCoffee with a Copā€ on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Starbucks, 367 Walnut Ave. This event provides a unique opportunity for residents to meet local officers, ask...

From horses to Merrill’s Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others

SALINAS VALLEY — Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen — a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture. That dream came true this year...

Salinas Valley runners take part in Orange and Black 5K

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 100 runners and walkers kicked off the Fourth of July by hitting the streets of Gonzales for the seventh annual Orange and Black 5K. The event was the first 5K to take place in the tri-county area since Covid-19 restrictions have...
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