Friendsgiving Lunch brings holiday warmth to Monterey Countyās most vulnerable
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Interim Inc. hosted its annual Friendsgiving Lunch on Friday at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming more than 147 clients and community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness or living with mental health challenges.
The Nov. 22 lunch also served an additional...
King City offers Covid relief grants for businesses
KING CITY ā City of King is now accepting business assistance applications for those who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The funding is provided by the City of King and the State of California CDBG program. The City will be offering grants...
Mee Memorial hires new quality and population health manager
KING CITY ā For Cassandra āCassieā Russo, the new Manager of Quality and Population Health at Mee Memorial Healthcare System, her work goals are all about efficiency and quality care for her patients.
Russo started in January.
āIt feels a bit like coming back,ā she says,...
Where to get a Covid-19 test in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Health officials throughout the nation have said testing is an essential factor in the battle against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), and with case numbers rising in communities near and far, getting a test is critical to understanding where the virus is...
Loaves, Fishes & Computers celebrates $20K grant from Spectrum at Internet Awareness Day event in King City
KING CITY ā Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant during an Internet Awareness Day event held May 8 at the King City Recreation Center.
The event brought together community leaders and local officials to recognize ongoing efforts to bridge...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 23, 2024
HIGHWAY WORK
JOLON ā A bridge improvement project continues Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will result in a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road. Travelers will encounter this full closure between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to allow Caltrans to resurface the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 18, 2025
PHOTO CONTEST
CALIFORNIA ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has announced its ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The contest encourages participants to submit photos showcasing the scenic beauty, communities, activities and history of RCRCās 40 member counties. Entries can be submitted via the...
King City shooting kills 1 Sunday afternoon
KING CITY ā King City Police Department is investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon that left one man dead.
On Dec. 1, at about 1:46 p.m., King City officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Willow Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival,...
Monterey County joins national commemoration of 2024 National Crime Victimsā Rights Week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā During the week of April 21-27, crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join together across the United States to promote victimsā rights and services, and educate communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools and...
King CityĀ vendors invited to Farmers Market
Tractor Supply Company is looking for farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods at its spring Farmers Market on April 29.





















