Winter Reading Program begins at Monterey County Free Libraries
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read.
To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 3, 2021
POOL CLOSURE
SOLEDAD ā Soledad-Mission Recreation District announced Oct. 25 that the Soledad Pool would be closed until further notice due to a water pump needing repair. āWe are working to get this resolved as soon as possible,ā the district said. A credit will be...
Fort Hunter Liggett completes $5.6M range upgrade
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) modernization project is complete after two years of extensive upgrades and new constructions to provide cutting edge facilities for warrior readiness.
The $5.6 million comprehensive project includes range upgrades, a secure staging area for vehicles...
Disaster microloans continue to be available to businesses in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14.
āThe county has just received notification...
Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday calls for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water ā and then think about how youāre going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain...
New year brings new state laws in 2021
CALIFORNIA ā Every January, the new year brings with it dozens of new laws that impact day-to-day life in many different ways.Ā From new traffic penalties to criminal justice reform to animal welfare and workplace rules, the majority of these laws went into effect as...
Community Foundation for Monterey County reports record year of impact
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a record-setting year of philanthropic impact.
The report, āGrow.Grant.Lead.,ā reflects a remarkable year of generosity, collaboration and community leadership, with $44.4 million granted through 3,091 grantsāthe highest in CFMCās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 9, 2021
GRANT WORKSHOP
KING CITY ā City of King will host a public workshop on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss its efforts to obtain funding for local beautification improvements through the Clean California Local Grant Program. The City is preparing a grant application...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 16, 2023
TUNNEL REVIEW
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Water Resources Agency is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Interlake Tunnel and Spillway Modification Project in South Monterey County. The current drought and recent storms have created a renewed interest in the Interlake Tunnel...
King City Police Department plans DUI Checkpoint for Thursday
KING CITY ā King City Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose...




















