Power outage halts Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off auction
KING CITY ā The annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off on April 20 started with a great turnout of about 625 attendees inside the Orradre Building, bidding in the silent auction and a delicious dinner by the King City Young Farmers.
Once dinner was served, speeches...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 8, 2021
WEEDING VOLUNTEERS
KING CITY ā King City in Bloom will host its next weed cleanup at the city park and around the recreation building in King City on Wednesday, June 9. They will also lay gorilla hair at the golf course and recreation center. Those...
King Cityās Ortiz sworn in as CHP officer
KING CITY ā Mario Ortiz of King City has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy.
He is assigned to duty at the CHPās Central Los Angeles Area office.
Officer Ortiz graduated from King City High School in 2021. Prior to attending...
Deadline nears for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY ā Young ladies who are passionate about the Western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 title July 5-7, with the winner being announced on July 7.
Entries close on Monday, May 6. The winner...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
King City Council examines accessory dwelling units ordinance
KING CITY ā King City Council introduced an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during its Aug. 25 meeting, with a second reading to take place at the upcoming Sept. 8 meeting.
Though limited in scope in what the state allows, such municipalities as King...
Monterey County supervisors spare sputtering cannabis equity grant program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A Monterey County program to ensure equity in the local commercial cannabis market is sputtering but will continue on a smaller scale.
The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 19 to continue the Growing Equity Together program, known as GET, despite...
King City teacher takes top honors as Monterey County Teacher of the Year
KING CITY ā Bridgette Berti, an elementary school teacher from King City Arts Magnet School, has been honored as the overall Monterey County Teacher of the Year and will represent the county in the state competition later this year.
Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE)...
King City swears in new police sergeant
KING CITY ā Anthony Shaw swore in with a peace officerās oath as King City Police Departmentās newest sergeant during a broadcast via Facebook Live last week.
Shawās wife, Amber, was present, as was his mother-in-law and his two sons, who had the honor of...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board adopts FY 2025-26 budget and work program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently adopted the Agencyās fiscal year 2025-26 Budget and Overall Work Program, which outlines a strategic investment of $9.7 million to deliver transportation improvements across Monterey County.
The budget includes $4.5 million in...























