Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks nominations for excellence awards
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is accepting nominations for its 21st Annual Transportation Excellence Awards.
The award honors individuals, businesses, groups or programs and projects for their efforts to improve transportation in Monterey County.
Examples of potential awards include but are not...
Sen. Caballero named 2021 Telehealth Champion
SALINAS ā Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) was honored as California Telehealth Policy Coalitionās 2021 Telehealth Champion at its annual conference Nov. 2.
The virtual event drew close to 100 telehealth policy experts and stakeholders from around the country.
āThere is no greater example of the potential...
King City teachers recognized for excellence
KING CITY ā Four teachers from the King City Union School District have been recognized for their teaching excellence by their schools.
The teachers chosen were: Annette Zambrano of Del Rey Elementary; Lorraine Ramirez of Santa Lucia Elementary; Michelle Kelley of King City Arts Magnet;...
King City Police to increase DUI patrols this winter
KING CITY ā As millions of people travel to visit friends and family over the holidays, King City Police Department is encouraging everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.
During the pre-Christmas and New Yearās holiday...
King City High School students deliver Valentineās Day cards to local seniors
SALINAS VALLEY ā Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentineās Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class.
Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 29, 2025
GARDENING DAY
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales is partnering with the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County and Save the Whales to host a free Community Gardening Day on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gonzales Community Garden, located at...
CSUMB honors local veterans with new exhibit
SALINAS ā California State University Monterey Bayās (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the collegeās student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents.
The free exhibit, āCSUMB Honors Veterans,ā opened to the public Nov....
County hosts fair housing workshops for community
A series of three fair housing community workshops are scheduled this month in Monterey, Castroville and Gonzales.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 27, 2023
STAGE AUDITIONS
KING CITY ā The Western Stage, a professional theater company in Salinas, is holding community auditions for its upcoming season. In South Monterey County, auditions will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, at Hartnell Collegeās King City Education Center. For more information or to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 20, 2025
DUI/DL CHECKPOINT
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driverās license (DL) checkpoint on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. DUI/DL checkpoint locations are determined based on data...





















