King City Council examines accessory dwelling units ordinance
KING CITY — King City Council introduced an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during its Aug. 25 meeting, with a second reading to take place at the upcoming Sept. 8 meeting.
Though limited in scope in what the state allows, such municipalities as King...
River Fire scorches 4,070 acres, destroys several buildings south of Salinas
SALINAS — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 4,070 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, Cal Fire reported Tuesday morning.
The fire is still only 10% contained. A Cal Fire spokesperson...
King City Hall to reopen to public Monday
KING CITY — City of King has announced that it will reopen City Hall to the public on Monday, June 15.
In order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, however, the public is encouraged to conduct business by phone or e-mail whenever possible.
Anyone needing...
National Steinbeck Center celebrates John Steinbeck’s birthday with special event
SALINAS VALLEY — The National Steinbeck Center invites the community to celebrate the 123rd birthday of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck with a special “Pay What You Can” event from Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1.
During these three days, visitors can choose their...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 20, 2021
RESOLUTION CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY — Have a New Year’s resolution? Let Monterey County Free Libraries know for a chance to win a prize. Share the resolution as a comment on its Facebook or Instagram post using the hashtag #emcfl. Contest ends Jan. 31.
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King City Police Department reminds drivers to always buckle up during ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
KING CITY — During this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign running from May 12 to June 1, King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
KCPD will have...
San Ardo families receive gifts from local oil field employees
SAN ARDO — Five San Ardo families had one less thing to worry about for the holidays after being showered with gifts, thanks to the generosity of employees from local oil company Aera Energy and its business partners.
Through its annual holiday adopt-a-family program, employees...
Long-term lane closure set for Highway 101 near King City
KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will enter a new phase with a long-term lane closure set to begin next month.
Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2, the left lane of northbound 101 will be closed from First...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2021
TORO PARK REOPENS
SALINAS — Monterey County’s Toro Park reopened to the public on April 19 after an eight-month closure as the park recovered from wildfire damage. Most trails in the park are open and visitors are asked to stay on and in designated trails...
