King City picks winner of park-naming contest: āRailroad Parkā
KING CITY ā City of King has announced the winning name for its newest community space, selecting āRailroad Parkā for the upcoming Nino Homes Southeast Community Park.
The 17-acre recreational area, situated at the corner of Livingstone Avenue and Ermosa Way, will feature a variety...
Transportation Agency approves new approach for Highway 101 South of Salinas project
CHUALAR ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently received a presentation on the complexity of the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor project due to the scale, environmental considerations, right-of-way constraints and the need for phased implementation based on available...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2025
GALLERY CELEBRATION
SALINAS ā Hartnell College Gallery kicks off the 2025-26 academic year with āRoots to Horizons,ā an exhibition celebrating 90 years of the collegeās Art Department, the 50th anniversary of the Visual Arts Building and recent renovations. The exhibit showcases works by faculty and...
King City weighs Meyers Farmworker Housing permit extension amid development push
KING CITY ā On King Cityās First Street, so-named because it was, stands a metal building with a clock. This is the Meyers Farmworker Housing Facility, a dorm-style seasonal home for more than 350 agricultural workers from Latin America.
Since David Gill, Steve Scaroni and...
USPS recognizes Lake Nacimiento in ZIP code 93426 after advocacy
BRADLEY ā After months of advocacy by Rep. Jimmy Panetta on behalf of San Luis Obispo County residents, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has agreed to recognize Lake Nacimiento/Nacimiento Lake as an official community name within ZIP code 93426.
This change comes in response to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 1, 2025
LIBRARY UPDATE
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Branch Library will remain closed until Oct. 10 as it undergoes roof renovations. During this period, patrons can access services via the Bookmobile, which will visit Hicks Park near the branch. For schedules, visit eMCFL.org or call the Soledad Branch...
Monterey County families can now claim their share of $37M in CalKIDS scholarships
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Now that the new school year is in full swing, itās the perfect time for Monterey County students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, Californiaās landmark scholarship program for college and career training.
More than 3-in-4 public school students from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 26, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
SOLEDAD ā Several community events are scheduled in Soledad over the upcoming weekend, focusing on recycling, donations and environmental efforts. The Goodwill donation drive will take place on Sept. 27 and 28 at California Gourmet Pizza, located at 235 West St., from 9...
Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy
CHUALAR ā Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy of Bracero workers during Bracero Worker History Recognition Week.
During a special ceremony Sept. 16 at the Monterey County Board of...
King City Police Department welcomes newest team members
KING CITY ā King City Police Department recently announced that three new members have joined its team: Sgt. Christopher Langston, Officer Hector Gomez and Records Technician Anahi Guzman.
Langston, originally from Tulsa, Okla., relocated to Paso Robles in 1998. He brings with him 17 years...






















