Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 4, 2024
JO MORA GATHERING
MONTEREY — The Jo Mora Gathering will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6, hosted at Monterey History and Art’s Stanton Center and other nearby locations. This event honors Jo Mora (1876-1947), a celebrated artist of Monterey County known for his intricate...
Independence Day Cruise brings patriotism to King City
KING CITY — One dozen vehicles and a bicyclist joined the Independence Day Cruise on July 4 in King City.
The cruise was organized by Elaine Rosales after official citywide celebrations were canceled.
Vehicles passed by some neighborhoods and stayed mostly on larger roads, where...
Clash between union campaigns and private property at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Before dawn on an October morning in 2015, representatives of the United Farm Workers turned up at a strawberry plant nursery in Northern California to meet with workers and urge them to consider unionizing.
They were able to enter the nursery’s property thanks...
With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure
BIG SUR — The Regent’s Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023.
New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...
Monterey County animal shelter’s expansion project tops out
MONTEREY COUNTY — The staff of SPCA Monterey County and Blach Construction — accompanied by four-legged guests — gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the topping out of two new buildings that will significantly expand SPCA’s campus and strengthen its ability to serve the people...
Some indoor services return to King City Library
KING CITY — Computers will be available to the public at King City Library on Thursdays as part of the slow rollout of reopening indoor services.
Branches within Monterey County Free Libraries, including King City, will continue their curbside service on regular days and hours....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 15, 2025
MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
MONTEREY — Monterey Motorsports Festival is set to rev up on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center, from 5 to 11 p.m. The event features a thrilling lineup of automotive displays, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Highlighting this...
