Countywide striping project begins Monday in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Roadway improvement projects for several Monterey County intersections within unincorporated Carmel, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas began Monday, with an anticipated completion date of Feb. 11.
Improvements will include installation of new stop line and stop legend markings...
Hunter dies in rollover accident in South Monterey County
JOLON ā A hunter died on the opening day of deer-hunting season in the Fort Hunter Liggett area near Jolon on Saturday morning.
According to local officials, 28-year-old Ryan Bricker of Salinas was in a Jeep when it rolled down an embankment in southern Monterey...
Sen. Caballero secures $400K in state funding for King City park improvements
KING CITY ā Sen. Anna Caballero stopped by King City last Monday to present a check for $400,000 in state funding to the City of King for improvements to park recreation facilities and to help dedicate the Cityās new Quint fire truck with a...
Monterey County reissues live entertainment ban
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has issued a reminder to area businesses that all food facilities are not allowed to host live music and entertainment.
The order comes from the state health guidelines issued in July, but which recently received clarification last week...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 12, 2024
COLLEGE ELECTION RESULTS
SALINAS ā The latest results of the June 4 Special Vacancy Election for Hartnell Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6, show candidate Cesar O. Iracheta leading by more than 53% of the vote. According to the semi-final official results...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 31, 2022
OVERDOSE AWARENESS
SALINAS ā Sun Street Centers will host the Overdose Awareness Symposium on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. This is a free, countywide event focused on the uptick in drug-related...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office honored for King City mass shooting response
KING CITY ā Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriffās Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
Migrant students from South Monterey County participate in Watershed Guardians project
SALINAS VALLEY ā Migrant students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City high schools recently participated in a three-day adventure in citizen science through the Watershed Guardians project, sponsored by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
The Watershed Guardians Project offers students a unique...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 14, 2022
DISTRICT MEETING
SOLEDAD ā The City of Soledad and the City of Gonzales are hosting a Special Joint Meeting to discuss district-based elections on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Soledad City Hall, 248 Main St., and streamed online...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 21, 2023
SEASONAL IMMUNIZATIONS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves and others this fall by staying up to date on routine and seasonal immunizations, including RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). RSV is a common respiratory virus that often causes colds...





















