Monterey County supervisor begins role on California Coastal Commission following Speaker Rivas appointment
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has officially begun his tenure on the California Coastal Commission, following his appointment by State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Lopez started his work on May 21, bringing a rural Central Coast perspective to one of the stateās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 25, 2022
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host a general membership meeting on Tuesday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St. in King City. The guest speaker will be Justin Patterson, candidate for Monterey County...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 2, 2022
POP-UP CLINIC
KING CITY ā Walk-in Covid testing, vaccines and resources through the Monterey County and UC Berkeley Community Partnership will be available at a pop-up clinic on Friday, March 4, in King City. The free clinic will take place from 3 to 6 p.m....
Food Bank distribution in King City seeks additional volunteers
KING CITY ā Food Bank for Monterey Countyās food distribution program in King City takes place at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the first Wednesday of every month.
To help ensure the program continues, the City of King is in need of eight to 10 volunteers...
A new demographic surprise for California: population loss
SACRAMENTO ā For the first time in more than a century, California recorded a net loss in population last year, a demographic reversal caused by the deadly toll of the coronavirus and declining immigration and birthrates.
The small but startling 0.46% drop ā a decline...
State eases restrictions, allows some reopenings
CALIFORNIA ā Facing swelling political pressure and numerous lawsuits by businesses forced to shut down, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday lifted a strict stay-at-home order and handed to local authorities greater control over whether restaurants, hair salons and other commerce could reopen.
The...
King Cityās State of the City Address emphasizes long-term financial stability and community engagement
KING CITY ā Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this yearās State of the City Address, during which City of King officials provided an update on King Cityās progress over the past year while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.
The Jan....
Photos | Republican Women award scholarships to King City grads
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently presented $1,000 scholarships to Amity Hearne and Hayden Munoz, both 2025 graduates of King City High School.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 24, 2022
ALBA BENEFIT
GONZALES ā In honor of National Agriculture Week, for every purchase of liquid organic fertilizer made March 21-28 on AgroThrive.com, the Gonzales company will donate the same amount to the organic farmers in training at the Agricultural Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas....
Thanksgiving meal distributions help South Monterey County families in need
SALINAS VALLEY ā A variety of Thanksgiving events are giving back to South Monterey County families in need this holiday season.
Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez once again partnered with California Water Service to lend a helping hand to local families for the...





















