Monterey County hospitals, agencies partner for new health plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Six organizations are teaming up to address the major health needs of residents of the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley regions.
The newly formed Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative is a partnership between Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 16, 2025
EASTER EVENT
GREENFIELD ā The City of Greenfield is inviting the community to attend its 2025 Easter Event on Wednesday, April 16, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Park, 1351 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. The celebration features an Easter egg hunt for children, fun...
Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the Countyās commitment to protecting immigrantsā rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to āKnow Your Rightsā under the U.S. Constitution.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Nov. 29, 2020
PHOTO CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has a āWhat are you thankful for?ā photo contest ending Nov. 30. Participants can share a post on the libraryās Facebook or Instagram page and use the hashtag #emcfl when they post, saying what theyāre thankful...
Monterey County SPCA food banks help hungry pets amid Covid crisis
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance.
The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...
2020 Year In Review | Annual fair changes format, leadership
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories ā some virus-related, some not ā that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
Photo | King City Young Farmers recognized for SCAR fundraiser
KING CITY ā King City Young Farmers was given a Certificate of Recognition for raising $5,600 for South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) at a recent fundraiser lunch.
Mark Philips accepted the award from Lou Rinehart and Rosemary Soto at King City Rotary Clubās May 25...
Monterey County invites residents to take Digital Equity Online Survey
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The internet is a critical part of everyday life ā yet one in five Californians, including many in Monterey County, do not have access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices and the skills to use them.
Going without a reliable broadband connection...
Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentineās Day outreach for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection.
As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...
Photos | King City hosts 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony
A wreath-laying ceremony took place Saturday to honor veterans at King City Cemetery, one of about 4,500 locations across the country that participated in National Wreaths Across America Day. Local officials, veterans, students and other community members attended the Dec. 13 event to remember...























