Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 10, 2024
CITY ROADS DISCUSSION
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad will host a community meeting to discuss ideas and get updates on city roads and safety measures on Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive. There will be...
Grass fire injures 3 firefighters near Greenfield
A 37-acre vegetation fire near Greenfield injured three firefighters who were battling the blaze Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire officials said.
SNIP Bus launches wellness program in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Last year SNIP Bus spayed and neutered more than 5,426 animals in Monterey County, and now SNIP Bus is launching a public wellness program in South Monterey County that will offer additional low-cost services for pets beginning this week.
The SNIP Bus...
King City Police Department urges responsible ā4/20ā celebrations
KING CITY ā With 4/20 celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and prioritize their own safety and that of others.
Although recreational and medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, officers warn the community to not let the...
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a two-month extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, which offers loans for small businesses struggling with the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden signed the extension in the Oval Office alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and Isabella Casillas...
King City honored among Californiaās āCutest Small Townsā near national parks
KING CITY ā The internet site TheTravel.com has recognized King City, Calif., as one of the āCutest Small Towns Near California National Parks.ā
Among a list of seven small towns, King City was recognized for its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, just 27 miles to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2025
WALK FINALE
KING CITY ā City of King is hosting the final Blue Zones Project Summer Community Walk this Thursday, Sept. 25. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza on Broadway and Vanderhurst Avenue. Participants can enjoy free snacks, live entertainment, a...
Trashion Show returns to runway
Tickets are now available for the fun and fabulous Trashion Show, which returns to South County next month for the fourth year.
Monterey County sheriff censured by supervisors
SALINAS ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to censure Sheriff Steve Bernal during its May 25 meeting for alleged inappropriate expenditures, use of resources and deputy labor.
The county agenda documents call for the censure āfor failure to faithfully perform his duties by allowing...
King City schools distribute rapid Covid tests
KING CITY ā King City High School was among many schools in the area that passed out free, take-home rapid Covid-19 tests for students earlier this month.
The high school hosted a drive-thru distribution for the tests on Jan. 6 at the Broadway Street parking...




















