United Way Monterey County announces 2020 Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Nearly $700,000 in Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grants have been approved for distribution to 23 organizations in Monterey County.
The grants are federally funded and administered by United Way Monterey County (UWMC) and a local board made up of representatives...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships this year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is offering more than $1.5 million in student scholarships for 2026, with applications due next week.
More than 500 local students will be able to pursue their dreams of higher education, thanks to the generosity of...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 4, 2025
Jason Sanchez of Soledad earned a place on the Fall 2024 Deanās List in the College of Science at California State University, Stanislaus. This prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office honored for King City mass shooting response
KING CITY ā Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriffās Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
Spring tour to feature historic bridges of South Monterey County
KING CITY ā A springtime outing called āThe Bridges of Southern Monterey Countyā is being planned for Saturday, April 22, and will be the featured portion of the San Antonio Valley Historical Associationās (SAVHA) annual spring tour.
The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30...
Casa de Esperanza opens in King City, providing 45 supportive housing units
KING CITY ā Community leaders and regional partners gathered March 19 to celebrate the grand opening of Casa de Esperanza, a newly renovated permanent supportive housing community at 1130 Broadway St. in King City.
The project transforms a former Days Inn motel into 45 studio...
Old Glory award presented to Ciudad Del Rey Motel and RV Park in King City
KING CITY ā A Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Ciudad Del Rey Motel and RV Park in King City by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated.
The Old Glory award is given each year to a business in South Monterey County that flies...
Omicron Is Spreading Rapidly Through California
(California Today)
How fast is the coronavirus spreading in California?
1. A considerable spike in new cases over the holiday weekend ā nearly a quarter million ā was reported by the state health department Tuesday, with an average of nearly 59,000 cases a day recorded from New Yearās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 23, 2021
ICE CREAM LAUNCHES
KING CITY ā Michoacana Pedir De Boca will have its grand opening on Saturday, July 24, preceded by a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 23, at 4:30 p.m. The shop, open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., is located in the...
Arts Council for Monterey County and partners secure $250K grant for local arts
CENTRAL COAST ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), along with its partners ā San Benito County Arts Council and Arts Council Santa Cruz County ā have been selected as one of 36 recipients in a competitive grant program designed to boost economic growth...




















