Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 7, 2024
BRIDGE WORK CONTINUES
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A bridge improvement project continued Sunday, Aug. 4, resulting in intermittent overnight one-way reversing traffic control and ramp closures at multiple locations in Monterey County. Travelers will encounter intermittent traffic control and ramp closures Sunday through Thursday nights, between...
King City police begin online safety discussions
KING CITY ā A series of online outreach posts by King City Police Department began Jan. 21 with a post about traffic collisions by Sgt. Anthony Shaw, and more posts are planned on a regular basis as a way for the department to communicate...
King City service clubs gather for pickleball tourney
KING CITY ā This Saturday, King City Rotary Club will host the regionās first Pickleball Tournament with community service organizations, taking place at the Expo building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
The primary goal behind the Feb. 10 event is to bring...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
California condors get an assist from an unlikely source: a wind power company
CALIFORNIA ā In an unusual ā and somewhat controversial ā move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades.
The...
Sol Treasures youth art exhibit inspires creative alternatives
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures in King City recently began a new exhibition featuring creations by local youth artists Elliot Riley and Harper Stamps.
Artwork by Riley, 19, and Stamps, 12, was installed Aug. 14, and a Meet the Artists evening was held Aug. 16,...
Monterey County Business Council secures contract to manage SBAās Small Business Development Centers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administrationās Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties.
This achievement underscores the Councilās dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 4, 2025
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE FAIRS
SOLEDAD ā September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and Suicide Prevention Service, a program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, is partnering with Hartnell College, Monterey County Behavioral Health and Community Human Services to host two Together...
Central Coast, Bay Area fires have leveled more than 1,000 structures
CENTRAL COAST ā Four major fires throughout the Central Coast and greater Bay Area have destroyed at least 1,055 structures, various Cal Fire agencies announced Saturday.
The SCU Lightning Complex, the River Fire, the Carmel Fire and the CZU August Lightning Complex have chewed through...
Washington man sentenced for DUI crash that killed two in King City
KING CITY ā A Washington state man was sentenced Jan. 28 to six years in state prison for a 2025 crash on Highway 101 near Jolon Road in King City that killed two passengers.
Anthony Harvey, 39, was sentenced after pleading to one count of...























