Farms statewide hit by storms and floods
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Warm atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California last week, causing widespread flooding from rain and snowmelt, which overfilled rivers and creeks, displaced residents, washed out roads and damaged agriculture.
In Monterey County, there was significant flooding along the Salinas River and...
Cota joins South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
KING CITY ā The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent.
Cota, who began her new position this past April, brings 25 years of...
Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community survey to systematically gather information about potential health concerns related to the January 2025 battery fire at the Vistra Moss...
Vacation Rentals Ordinances to take effect in parts of Monterey County on Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey Vacation Rentals Ordinances, which regulate vacation rental operations in inland unincorporated Monterey County, will take effect Oct. 14.
For the countyās Coastal Zone, however, Vacation Rentals Ordinances will not take effect until they are certified by the California Coastal...
Monterey International Wine Competition announces awards
KING CITY ā The 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition wrapped up March 12 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Eighteen judges representing all aspects of the wine industry swirled and sipped through 743 entries, resulting in the selection of 58 Platinum Award winners,...
Salinas Valleyās Meals on Wheels announces new staff, board members
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley, Inc. (MOWSV) has announced that Robyn Chamberlin has joined the current Board of Directors as incoming treasurer.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2024
DONKEY BASKETBALL
KING CITY ā King City FFA is once again sponsoring the Donkey Basketball event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the King City High School gym. Teams include King City FFA officers vs. King City Young Farmers, King City...
King City High junior named 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Natalia Merritt was crowned the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair after competing for the title over two days, April 4-5, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Merritt, 17, is a junior at King City High School and the daughter...
Gov. Newsom approves $17M for dam safety funding
CENTRAL COAST ā Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 104 that includes providing $17 million of funding for dam safety projects at Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs, which are owned and operated by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency.
Following the failure of the...
Monterey County remains in Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County will remain in the moderately restrictive Orange Tier in the stateās reopening blueprint system as determined Tuesday, following County Health Officer Dr. Edward Morenoās announcement last week that the region could possibly shift soon.
During a press briefing May 5,...






















