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District 4 Dairy Princess and alternates crowned

CENTRAL COAST — Ellie Dyt knows a lot more about the California dairy industry than most 17-year-old high schoolers. Dyt was raised on a dairy farm her whole life in the small town of Crows Landing, home to thousands of dairy cows, gaining first-hand experience...

King City Manager Adams announces retirement plans after decade of service

Steve Adams
KING CITY — City Manager Steve Adams has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a decade of leadership in King City and 43 years in public service. Adams, who has served as city manager since 2015, expressed gratitude to...

Rancho Cielo receives $5,000 in bus passes for students to get to Salinas campus safely

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class. ā€œOur school serves many students in South County, and one...

New mural honors Salinas Valley Fairgrounds and ranchers

KING CITY — A new mural is in the works on the side of Pete’s Towing, with artwork that pays tribute to Salinas Valley ranching and the Salinas Valley Fair. The project is being spearheaded by King City in Bloom, with art direction by Jennifer...

Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 21, 2020

EAGLES GROUNDED SALINAS VALLEY — King City Young Eagle’s flight event for local youth has been canceled after multiple postponements due to Covid-19. With no end in sight for the shutdowns and health restrictions, organizers Bill Sabo and Tom Hail were forced to cancel the...

California Rodeo Salinas sets inaugural Junior Rodeo for June 9

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SALINAS — California Rodeo Association has announced its first-ever Junior Rodeo, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. ā€œThis event underscores the Association’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars while...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 24, 2022

ROAD CLOSURE KING CITY — Union Pacific Railroad will be closing Lonoak Road at the railroad crossing at First Street in King City for railroad repairs, beginning at 6 a.m. on Aug. 22 through Aug. 27. There will be no through traffic on a 24-hour...

A tribute to veterans

The centennial celebration of the end of World War I — Veterans Day 2018 — coincided with honors being presented to two local VFW members last Sunday.

United Way Monterey County seeks nominations for 50th Live United Awards

United Way Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is accepting nominations for the 50th Annual Live United Awards, a landmark celebration honoring the volunteers whose generosity, compassion and dedication strengthen the community. Awards recognize individuals who made an outstanding impact across Monterey County during the...

Country superstar Miranda Lambert to headline Big Week Kick Off Concert July 11

Miranda Lambert
SALINAS VALLEY — Country music superstar Miranda Lambert will headline the Big Week Kick Off Concert on Saturday, July 11, at the Salinas Sports Complex, announced California Rodeo Salinas. Lambert, one of the most awarded artists in modern country music, will bring her signature grit...
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