69.2 F
King City
April 20, 2026

Highway construction causes overnight closures in King City

KING CITY — The closure of Highway 101 in King City continues into Wednesday pending the completion of a Caltrans pavement rehabilitation project. Northbound traffic between First and Broadway streets was closed overnight on Monday with traffic diverted through King City, and then became variable...

California issues month-long curfew for ā€˜purple tier’ counties

Covid-19, novel coronavirus 2019
SACRAMENTO — California Department of Public Health and Gov. Gavin Newsom have announced a month-long curfew beginning Saturday for all non-essential businesses, travel and gatherings due to a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases across the state. The limited stay-at-home order requires counties in the ā€œWidespread,ā€...

South Monterey County roadways close due to mudslides, flooding

SALINAS VALLEY — Heavy rain from a winter storm continues to pummel South Monterey County, forcing local roadways to close due to flooding and mudslides. ā€œThe overnight storms have impacted many local roadways and continue to do so for the next few days,ā€ said Maia...

ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households

Property in San Ardo flooded
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations. The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 6, 2021

LUNCHEON MEETING KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. There will be live Christmas music and songs until noon and the...

I Cantori di Carmel presents free holiday concert in King City

KING CITY — South Monterey County residents are in for a musical treat this holiday season, as I Cantori di Carmel brings its first-ever free Community Concert to the Robert Stanton Theater in King City this Saturday afternoon. This festive event marks a new chapter...

El PƔjaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County

El PƔjaro Community Development Corporation
SALINAS VALLEY — El PĆ”jaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities. Beginning June 19, El PĆ”jaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs...

Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3. Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...

United Way Monterey County offers free tax filing resources for local residents

Tax form
MONTEREY COUNTY — With tax season underway, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is making it easier for local residents to file their taxes accurately and affordably. Through MyFreeTaxes, a free and secure online filing tool, individuals can prepare and submit their federal and California state...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 10, 2026

News Briefs
Sea Otter Classic returns with new trail run MONTEREY COUNTY — The internationally renowned Life Time Sea Otter Classic will return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County on April 16-19, bringing world-class cycling competition, outdoor recreation and expanded family-focused events to the region,...
4,408FansLike
922FollowersFollow
480FollowersFollow

Local News