MCARLM celebrates Miss Salinas Valley Fair legacy with limited-time exhibit
KING CITY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is tipping its hat to tradition with a brand-new pop-up exhibit celebrating the history and impact of the Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition.
Running for a limited time only through the month of May,...
King City High FFA honored among Californiaās Top 20 Chapters
KING CITY ā For the 10th consecutive year, the King City High School FFA Chapter has been recognized as one of the top 20 FFA programs in California.
This distinction is based on the number of State and American Degrees earned by the students, showcasing...
Monterey County reports 4 more deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Four additional deaths related to Covid-19 were reported Saturday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to now 30.
According to the Monterey County Health Department, all four residents were adults, two of whom had "significant medical history."
"It is a difficult report...
King City swears in new police chief, officers
KING CITY ā Five personnel from King City Police Department were sworn in as part of a peace officer oath at City Hall last week.
The event marked not only new arrivals, but also the first time certain ceremonies had been conducted before the public...
Central Coast VNA receives $160,000 grant to support hospice services in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Central Coast VNA and Hospice has received a $160,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to support local programs that strengthen and improve hospice and palliative care and other end-of-life care services for children and adults in Monterey County.
The funding will underwrite a portion of VNA Hospice...
South County Trashion Show returns to King City next week
KING CITY ā The unforgettable South County Trashion Show fundraiser and luncheon is back after two long years.
Alliance on Aging will once again host the annual event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in...
King Cityās 8th annual Trunk or Treat brings spooky fun to fairgrounds
KING CITY ā More than 1,700 children and adults donned their best Halloween costumes last Friday to attend King Cityās eighth annual Trunk or Treat at the Salinas Valley Fairgroundsā Expo Lawn.
Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free family event ran from...
SNIP Bus helps local pets on monthly basis in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Spaying and neutering for pets was conducted locally and affordably with a visit from the SNIP Bus, which operated in Greenfield on May 16 and Soledad on May 17.
With the exception of this past March, the SNIP Bus has visited South...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 21, 2025
ARREST REWARD
GREENFIELD ā The City of Greenfield is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the hit and run that occurred Feb. 14 in Greenfield. The incident took place at about 6:45 p.m. near Walnut Avenue...
King City Chamber-Rotary luncheon meeting to promote 2025 Beautification Week
KING CITY ā The 33rd annual King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club joint meeting to promote Beautification Week is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at noon. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The luncheon at San Lorenzo...






















