Concerns rise as Monterey County reports 24 Covid-19 deaths in past week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Covid-19 case rates, positivity rates and hospitalization rates continue to be low in Monterey County, as announced by County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during the April 21 press briefing.
Despite an alarming 24 virus-related deaths in the past week, Moreno said...
Vaccinated Americans are free to travel but should still take precautions, CDC says
Americans who are fully vaccinated can travel āat low risk to themselves,ā both within the United States and internationally, but they must continue to take precautions like wearing a mask in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distancing and washing hands frequently, federal health officials...
Monterey County Elections announces Books and Ballots program for candidate filing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections Office and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer a new program, Books and Ballots: Candidate Filing.
The program offers flex candidate filing locations at various libraries during specified times in the candidate filing period. Candidates...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2025
IMMIGRANT SUPPORT
SALINAS ā Elected officials, labor unions, education leaders, health officials, businesses and community based organizations from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m. in support of immigrants in Los Angeles, San...
Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City.
Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in todayās country class, had his debut single āTake It On Backā hit...
First Tee students in King City receive laptops to support remote learning
KING CITY ā Students in South Monterey County were able to advance their studies as 150 refurbished laptops were distributed last Saturday to youth participating in First Tee Monterey County.
The first wave of students was mostly from Chalone Peaks Middle School, with a follow-up...
Photo | King City High students honored for registering young voters
KING CITY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez recently honored King City High School students Hayden Munoz and Amity Hearne, who led an effort to get their fellow classmates registered to vote.
They secured more than 100 new voter...
King City dancers gain acceptance to national ballet company
Four King City students have been selected among thousands of dancers across the United States to train with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre this summer.
Southern Monterey County Foundation celebrates 10 years of giving
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is celebrating an impressive milestone ā 10 years of giving back to Southern Monterey County.
The SMCF raises funds and makes grants to improve the quality of life in South County from King City to points south...
Sol Treasures presents virtual āholiday spectacularā Thursday
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures will present a āHome for the Holidays Spectacularā on Thursday night, Dec. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Featuring local, regional and national talent, the virtual show will be hosted by Jeff Hinderschied and Jamie Jones, portraying local fictional characters...






















