Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 3, 2022
WATER RESTRICTIONS
SOLEDAD ā In an effort to conserve and reduce water throughout the state, the City of Soledad has implemented temporary water restrictions for residents. Due to the ongoing drought, new rules have been passed by the Governorās State Water Resources Control Board, including...
King City coffee shop hosts pies and pets
KING CITY ā Rita Tavernetti and Lucy Jensen took part in the āPies and Pawsā event at Hestia coffee shop in King City on July 23.
Tavernetti had her home-baked pies for sale, while Jensen was signing copies of her latest book, āThe Rosebud and...
Work begins on South Monterey Countyās first inclusive park
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad and the Soledad City Council hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 16 to celebrate the construction of the first inclusive park in Soledad and in South Monterey County.
The new park, temporarily known as Orchard Lane Park, includes custom playground...
La Plaza Bakery honored for new healthy, plant-based dishes
KING CITY ā All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.
āIām thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2022
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Scholarship recipients Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez and their families will...
Man arrested for burglary at King City residence
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a residential burglary earlier this week.
At about 1:50 a.m. on July 26, local officers responded to the report of a burglary in the 1200 block of Amherst Drive in King...
Hospice Giving Foundation marks 25 years of compassion and dignity
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hospice Giving Foundation (HGF) marks 25 years in the community this July with providing leadership and resources to ensure end-of-life care is available and accessible throughout Monterey and San Benito counties.
āHospice Giving Foundation stands behind its mission in everything we do,ā...
112th California Rodeo Salinas draws record crowds
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 112th California Rodeo Salinas entertained thousands of fans last weekend at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance numbers surpassed those of previous years.
Total ticket sales for the 2022 rodeoās four performances, from July 21 through July 24, totaled 57,449, up...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2022
COFFEE COPS
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department invites the community to attend Coffee with a Cop on Friday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Starbucks, 367 Walnut Ave., in Greenfield. The event is an opportunity for residents and officers to discuss issues within...
King City teens arrested for December murders
KING CITY ā 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...