South Monterey County families still in need of infant supplies
SALINAS VALLEY ā Diaper distributions two weeks ago in South Monterey County highlighted a growing need for infant supplies along with increased need for food.
Agencies in Gonzales, Greenfield and King City each received diapers and wipes from First 5 Monterey County, but their supplies...
Monterey County reissues live entertainment ban
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has issued a reminder to area businesses that all food facilities are not allowed to host live music and entertainment.
The order comes from the state health guidelines issued in July, but which recently received clarification last week...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 26, 2020
VOTER TURNOUT
MONTEREY COUNTY ā With the General Election just days away, Monterey County Elections has already processed more than 81,721 vote-by-mail ballots as of Oct. 24. This is more than the total number of vote-by-mail ballots received in the county's March Primary Election (71,603)....
Leadership changes at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
KING CITY ā Students at both Greenfield and King City high schools returned to campus for in-person learning last week, and in addition to the switch from the previous school yearās virtual format, the leadership has also changed.
At the top level, Jordan Mulder has...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 27, 2025
DINNER FUNDRAISER
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Salinas has announced its annual drive-thru dinner fundraiser for the Golden Circle of Champions, a program dedicated to raising awareness for pediatric cancer and providing financial aid to children and their families. The event will take place on Thursday,...
National poetry competition comes to Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) will host the annual Poetry Out Loud (POL), a national recitation competition for local high school students, on Saturday, Feb. 3.
The 2024 POL competition will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the CSUMB...
King City Rotary readies for new 5K race
KING CITY ā Rotary Club of King City has announced the first-ever Rabbit Run 5K, which will be held Saturday, April 16.
The inaugural Rabbit Run, set for 9 a.m. at the King City Golf Course, will be a festive, timed, fun run or walk...
Kaatia Larsen sings along with special guests at Soledad Rotary meeting
A special musical performance from Kaatia Larsen arrived at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad on Aug. 24 in time for the Soledad Rotary Club meeting.
California amusement parks allowed to reopen in red tier starting next month
CALIFORNIA ā Outdoor amusement parks in California counties in the red tier of the stateās Covid-19 reopening plan will be allowed to welcome back customers next month, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday afternoon.
Live outdoor sporting events and performances will, too, be...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 29, 2025
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey is celebrating Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, March 31. Chavez was an American civil rights leader advocating for the rights and safety of farmworkers. All branch libraries of Monterey County Free Libraries will be closed...






















