Burglary at cannabis facility leads to vehicle pursuit, recovery of marijuana
SALINAS VALLEY — An in-progress burglary at a local greenhouse facility last week led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit from Salinas to Gilroy and the recovery of a large load of marijuana.
At about 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 25, a security guard reported an in-progress...
Western Flyer sets sail with weekend celebration, send-off festivities in Monterey
MONTEREY — Eighty-five years ago, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California with what local media described as “perhaps the strangest crew ever signed aboard a local workboat.” Among them were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts, embarking on the journey...
King City fourth grader wins holiday poster contest
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Manager Janet Bessemer recently announced that Jocelyn Ramires won the Chamber’s poster contest for its 22nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
Ramires, a fourth grader at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City, will ride in...
Agriculture is at a critical juncture, farm leaders warn
CALIFORNIA — Grappling with higher costs and challenges related to water, labor, regulations and trade, some California farm leaders question whether the nation’s No. 1 agriculture state has reached a tipping point.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass discussed the high cost of operating a...
College students to ride MST for free this fall
MONTEREY COUNTY — Students of Hartnell College, Monterey Peninsula College and California State University Monterey Bay are now eligible to ride Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) for free.
All 20,623 college students can ride MST systemwide for free this fall through the newly named, “MST College EcoSmart...
Governor unveils California Jobs First Blueprint
CENTRAL COAST — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs.
The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind investment into bottom-up, regional economic planning. Recognizing the unique diversity of regions across...
TAMC receives $640K grant for Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan.
The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...
Evacuation shelter opens at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds for fire evacuees
SALINAS VALLEY — An evacuation shelter has opened at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City to offer relief to fire evacuees in the region.
Beginning today, the shelter will provide sleeping and meal accommodations for up to 40 residents affected by the River Fire...
Monterey County hospitals, agencies partner for new health plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — Six organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.
The newly formed Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership between Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2024
WHITE CANE DAY
KING CITY — King City Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Friday, Oct. 4, with tables set up at Kasey’s Fitness, Safeway and Ace Hardware in King City for monetary donations. The majority of funds collected will benefit...























