King City Police: August is Back to School Safety Month
KING CITY ā As students head back to the classroom, the King City Police Department reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be extra careful driving through school zones.
āPlease drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or...
Monterey County Veterans Day Parade goes virtual for 10th anniversary celebration
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Veterans Day Parade went through a shift for its 10th anniversary this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, changing to an online celebration of veterans with studio segments, interviews and archive footage of past parades, since health guidelines didnāt allow...
King City Police arrest 1 after attempted carjacking
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has arrested one suspect involved with an attempted carjacking and assault Wednesday night, while a second suspect remains at large.
On Sept. 28 at about 6:46 p.m., King City officers met with the victim at the local police...
Monterey County Gives! campaign kicks off season of giving for nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As the season of gratitude and giving unfolds, Monterey County residents have an opportunity to make an important difference.
The annual Monterey County Gives! (MC Gives!) year-end giving campaign, open Nov. 13 through Dec. 31, offers the chance for individuals and businesses...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 1, 2022
LUNCHEON MEETING
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Scholarship recipients Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez and their families will...
Sun Street Transfer Station prepares to close next week
SALINAS VALLEY ā After 17 years in operation, the Sun Street Transfer Station in Salinas will officially and permanently close on Sept. 10, announced officials from Salinas Valley Recycles (SVR).
The City of Salinas had requested closure of the Sun Street Transfer Station, located at...
California wins court victory for its net neutrality law
WASHINGTON ā A federal judge on Tuesday cleared the way for California to enforce its net neutrality law, denying a request by telecommunications providers to delay state rules meant to ensure equal access to internet content.
Judge John Mendez of the U.S. District Court for...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 12, 2025
JOB FAIRS
SALINAS ā Monterey County Works is gearing up for more job fairs this month with local employers. The job fairs will take place on Wednesdays, March 12 and 26, at Monterey County Worksā Salinas Career Center at 344 Salinas St. in downtown Salinas,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2024
BIKE REPAIR
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Friday, March 8. The workshop will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield CSW, 45 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Donations...
King City Police Department urges responsible ā4/20ā celebrations
KING CITY ā With 4/20 celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and prioritize their own safety and that of others.
Although recreational and medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, officers warn the community to not let the...





















