General Election 2022: South Monterey County voters turn down tax measures
MONTEREY COUNTY ā South Monterey County voters made their voices heard last Tuesday by deciding the fate of a few local measures, as well as choosing multiple candidates for city councils, school boards and other special districts in the area.
Monterey County Elections officials are...
Monterey County reports nearly 100 new cases of Covid-19 this week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Another 95 residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 640 countywide on Friday.
According to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department, data showed a jump from...
Monterey Countyās senior meals program to end Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Great Plates Delivered, a Monterey County program meant to help vulnerable seniors and boost local business, will end on Friday, July 9.
As part of the yearlong program, area restaurants signed up to provide food for seniors who wished to maintain social...
Mee Memorial hosts 2024 Pajama Drive
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System recently presented the donations collected during the 2024 Mee Memorial Pajama Drive in King City.
More than 110 items, including PJs and books, were donated by staff and community members this year.
On Dec. 10, the items...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 31, 2025
SPOOK FEST
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Chamber is hosting its sixth annual Spook Fest at Cesar Chavez Park on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event features various Halloween-themed activities, including a pet costume contest, trunk or treat, pumpkin painting contest, games, music...
Healthcare initiative expands to Gonzales and King City
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Blue Zones ProjectĀ has now launched in Gonzales and King City as part of the healthcare initiativeās expansion into South Monterey County.
Brought to Monterey County through an innovative sponsorship by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Taylor Farms and Montage Health in collaboration with Sharecare...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 2, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICTS
SOLEDAD ā A public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. to seek comments on draft district maps prepared for pending by-district Soledad City Council elections. The hearing is part of the Councilās regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall,...
Court services expand in South County
Monterey County Superior Court continues to expand its self-help services in South County, with the Greenfield Self-Help Center preparing to operate on an additional day to assist residents seeking legal information.
Free Pet Food Bank distribution event set for Saturday in Greenfield
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is focused on keeping pets in their homes with their families during this difficult time.
To ensure safety and pet food for everyone who needs it, the Pet Food Bank hours...
Monterey County offers Covid-19 test kits for local distribution
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County continues to invest in bringing Covid-19 testing supplies to the community for local distribution.
Covid-19 home antigen test kits are available to local organizations and community groups that can distribute them to their members and clients.
In addition, organizations can request...






















