Local art champions awarded at annual gala
The 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala recently honored former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and longtime Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra, among others, for their contributions to the local arts community.
Evacuation Order in effect for areas near Villa Drive and San Lorenzo Creek in King City
KING CITY — King City Police Department has issued an Evacuation Order for residents of areas of Villa Drive and San Lorenzo Creek in King City effective immediately until further notice due to the storm.
The following zone is under an Evacuation Order:
Zone G-007a which...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 20, 2025
PARK VOLUNTEERS
SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park Foundation is seeking dedicated individuals to join as volunteers and board members. Opportunities include visitor services, event support, social media, wildlife tracking, fundraising, bookkeeping and other initiatives to protect and enhance the park. No prior experience is necessary...
Fireworks enforcement expands in King City
KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...
Strictly business
More than 200 people attended the annual Fort Hunter Liggett Community Expo last Thursday at the army facility’s Deanza Sports Center.
San Lucas man shot to death early Sunday morning
SAN LUCAS — A San Lucas man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 3:35 a.m. on Sept. 5, gunshots were heard in the 53000 block of Julius Street in San Lucas. Deputies responded and found Ricardo...
Smoke advisory issued for Salinas Valley as Dolan Fire grows to 111,000 acres
SALINAS VALLEY — Local fire agencies issued a smoke advisory Thursday for Salinas Valley due to the Dolan Fire’s increased activity in the Santa Lucia Mountains west of King City.
“Wildfire smoke continues to drift into Monterey County from fires as far as 100 miles...
South Monterey County families still in need of infant supplies
SALINAS VALLEY — 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...
