Lockwood man arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault involving child
LOCKWOOD ā In October, the Monterey County Sheriffās Office was made aware of a sexual assault that had occurred in South Monterey County.
Further investigation and an interview with the victim revealed Michael David Paulsen, 60, of Lockwood, had sexually molested the victim when she...
Senior socials expand lineup to King City
KING CITY ā A monthly social hour for active seniors in the community will be expanding its lineup to include King City, following successful programs in both Soledad and Gonzales.
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valleyās SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social) program has...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 29, 2025
PLANTING DAY
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales and local partners are coming together for a day of planting at the Gonzales Community Garden on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Thursday, Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers can stop by for a couple of...
Photo | King City preps for holiday season
King City is preparing for the holiday season with decorations and several community events, including this Fridayās Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. downtown, a Holiday Market on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds, and the return of āThe Nutcracker Balletā...
Hundreds celebrate Mission San Antonio de Paduaās 250th anniversary
JOLON ā More than 200 guests attended Mission San Antonio de Paduaās āEnchanting Afternoon in the Gardenā last Saturday to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
āIt was a wonderful event,ā said Mission Administrator Joan Steele about the Nov. 6 celebration, which coincided with the Holiday...
Greenfield and Salinas among new Covid-19 testing sites in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County launched two new testing sites for Covid-19 in Greenfield and Salinas last week, having announced their locations on May 2 in response to Gov. Gavin Newsomās directive for California to open 80 more testing sites.
The Greenfield community testing site,...
Protesters rally for reform at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā An estimated three-dozen protesters gathered at the front driveway of Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on Aug. 6, before moving to Monterey County Jail in Salinas that afternoon as part of a statewide effort calling for...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 31, 2024
INSPIRED MARKET
KING CITY ā A ribbon-cutting celebration for La Cocina (The Kitchen) becoming a Blue Zones Project Inspired Market is set for Friday, Aug. 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 815 Broadway St., in King City. As a BZP Inspired Market, nearly all...
Books up for sale at King City Library branch
KING CITY ā Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the King City Friends of the Library is unable to host its annual Winter Book Sale this year.
Monterey County Free Librariesā King City Branch, however, does have books available for sale. Those interested can ask at the...
Agriculture is at a critical juncture,Ā farm leaders warn
CALIFORNIA ā Grappling with higher costs and challenges related to water, labor, regulations and trade, some California farm leaders question whether the nationās No. 1 agriculture state has reached a tipping point.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass discussed the high cost of operating a...






















