Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 11, 2026
King City seeks input on Salinas River trail expansion
KING CITY — The City of King and Monterey County are seeking public input on plans to expand pedestrian trails at San Lorenzo Park and along the Salinas River.
Officials say feedback will help guide early planning...
8 suspects arrested in San Jose homicide tied to Greenfield gang; 6 from South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Authorities have arrested eight young men in connection with San Jose’s first homicide of 2025, all of whom have been linked to a gang based out of Greenfield.
Six of the suspects are residents of South Monterey County, including individuals from Greenfield, Soledad...
Salinas Valley cities plan Memorial Day events Monday
SALINAS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout the Salinas Valley on Monday, May 30, to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the military.
In King City, VFW Post 6747 will resume its formal Memorial Day Ceremony at the King...
Heal Together celebrates one year of healing
MONTEREY COUNTY — In early 2021, Hospice Giving Foundation CEO Siobhan Greene posed a question to the community, “In this time of incredible grief and loss, how can we join together to heal?” After a competitive grant process, on Dec. 9, 2021, Hospice Giving...
Monterey County mask order still on the table
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has moved forward with a countywide indoor face covering ordinance, which could take effect in late October.
Last week the board introduced language for the mask mandate and met on Tuesday for approval. However, due to amendments...
Chamber luncheon hosts fair participants
More than 50 people attended King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s monthly luncheon May 4 to learn more about this year’s Salinas Valley Fair, which kicks off Thursday, May 18, and continues through Sunday, May 21.
Monterey County retail industry job fair goes virtual Wednesday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) is teaming up with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Salinas United Business Association and the Small Business Development Center for a virtual Retail Industry Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct....
Army Reserve showcases strength in historic Operation Mojave Falcon 2025 at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — In the rugged terrain of Fort Hunter Liggett near Jolon in South Monterey County, more than 9,000 Army Reserve soldiers pushed the limits of readiness and integration during Operation Mojave Falcon 2025 — the largest and most complex training event in Army...
Community Food Pantry of King City announces spring Goodwill collection drive
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in April.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items, such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes, kitchenware,...
Lake Nacimiento users urged to collect personal property
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency is urging those who use or have access to Lake Nacimiento to retrieve and remove any private or personal property now floating in the lake.
The lake is currently experiencing a large amount of debris brought on...






















