Newsom replaces Covid-19 watch list with new tiered reopening system
SACRAMENTO ā Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday revealed what he called a new, more āstringentā four-tiered reopening system that allows counties to open their economies depending on their Covid-19 case and test positivity rates.
The new system replaces the monitoring list, and removes many of...
California Rodeo Salinas raises awareness for domestic violence in October
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas will support the Man Up Crusade in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a belt buckle drawing and more.
The Man Up Crusade is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating public awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The...
Photo | Restaurants reopen indoor dining
KING CITY ā The Cork & Plough in King City was one of many Monterey County restaurants that have reopened to 25% indoor seating capacity.
The recent county shift into the Red Tier, with relaxed restrictions on businesses, meant restaurants could offer more than...
Scheid Family Wines announces winners of 2021 writing contest
SALINAS VALLEY ā Scheid Family Wines has announced the winners of the 2021 Scheid Writing Contest, which features students from both King City and Greenfield high schools.
Now celebrating its 33rd year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated more than...
Monterey County Dance Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary of āThe Nutcracker Balletā
KING CITY ā Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) is set to raise the curtain on its 65th anniversary production of āThe Nutcracker Balletā this weekend at the historic Robert Stanton Theater.
Directed and choreographed by Janette Harkness, the daughter of MCDT founder Pauline Hall, the...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates independence with 2025 Freedom Fest
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett hosted its annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, welcoming the community for a lively celebration of independence.
The June 28 event, held at the DeAnza Baseball Field and open to the public, featured a variety of entertainment and activities designed to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 28, 2020
TREE RECYCLING
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley residents are being reminded by Waste Management that Christmas trees can either be recycled curbside if cut to fit within the green waste cart with the lid closed on the regularly scheduled collection day, or dropped off for...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 12, 2022
REGISTERING VOTERS
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be registering voters of all parties during the Salinas Valley Fair, May 12-15, at its booth in the Expo Building at the fairgrounds in King City. Anyone who has moved, changed their name...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 8, 2025
GOLDEN GRANTS
CENTRAL COAST ā McDonaldās owner/operators across the San Francisco Bay Area, Eureka and the Central Coast are now accepting applications for the 2025 Golden Grants, which will distribute a total of $55,000 to local educators and organizations. Now in its fourth year, the...
South Monterey County dancers to benefit from fundraiser Saturday
KING CITY ā Monterey County Dance Foundation will host āA Toast to Danceā this Saturday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, celebrating the return of performing arts after the long pandemic shutdown of in-person learning and performances.
Proceeds from the July 31 event...























