ALBA celebrates National Fruits and Vegetables Month by cultivating new farmersĀ and fresh food in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā As the country celebrates National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month this June, the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is spotlighting the farmers behind the produce ā and the power of farming to change lives.
Located in the heart of the Salinas...
King City High students shine at annual Scholarship Banquet
KING CITY ā On a night filled with gratitude, excitement and hope, the annual King City Scholarship Banquet, held April 28 at the Salinas Valley Fair, brought together students, families, donors and community members to celebrate the bright futures of local seniors.
The event honored...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 10, 2025
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Association is inviting the community to its third annual Country Christmas Celebration, presented by MYCARS.com, on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Salinas Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and features festive activities, including...
King City volunteers partner for beautification project at fairgrounds
KING CITY ā King City in Bloom members and Sun Street Centers volunteers once again teamed up for a local beautification project last Saturday morning.
In partnership with the Salinas Valley Fair, the group is helping to give the fairgroundsā entrance on Division Street...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 19, 2025
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
SAN ARDO ā Beginning Nov. 18, Granite Construction Company, under a contract with the County of Monterey, will be installing an infiltration chamber on Railroad Avenue and Short Street in San Ardo. The chamber will be situated below grade in front of the...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY ā An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars.
According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 20, 2023
LIBRARY SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries is conducting a survey through July to evaluate the library open hours for each community that it serves. The anonymous feedback will help MCFL plan for the future. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/MCFLHoursInput, or find the...
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...
King Cityās Beautification Week kicks off Saturday
KING CITY ā King Cityās Beautification Week kicks off this Saturday, and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town.
Beautification Week will run from June 17 to 24 under the sponsorship of the King City Chamber of Commerce and...
South County events full of sweets and spooks
SOUTH COUNTY ā Halloween spirits were lifted early this month in South County, with trick-or-treaters getting spooked in Soledad, witches and warlocks āflyingā through Greenfield and ghost stories being told in King City ā and thatās just the beginning of the local frights as...




















