King City appoints Boyd as police chief
KING CITY ā Interim Police Chief Keith Boyd will become King Cityās new chief of police beginning in June.
According to City Manager Steve Adams, Boyd was appointed to lead the King City Police Department after an extensive recruitment, selection and background review process. This...
Decorations prohibited at upcoming graduations for King City and Greenfield high schools
SALINAS VALLEY ā Seniors at King City and Greenfield high schools will have an in-person graduation this year, but they will not be permitted to decorate their caps and gowns.
The direction from the schools is in line with previous years, during which students were...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 26, 2021
COUNTY ROADWORK
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Public Works began roadway improvement projects on several county roads on May 24, which include installation of new centerline striping. Work hours for the project will be 7 a.m. through 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control measures...
Free psychotherapy available to frontline and essential workers in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Frontline Workers Counseling Project (FWCP), a San Francisco-based nonprofit that pairs frontline and essential workers with private-practice therapists for pro bono counseling services, is expanding its service area to Monterey County.
FWCP, formerly called the Covid-19 Pro Bono Counseling Project, was created...
Salinas Valley Fair returns with modified livestock show, entertainment
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair 2021 took place with an altered format due to Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines, but it was the first time since 2019 that fair-goers were able to show animals or pick up carnival food in person.
This yearās animal judging...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 24, 2021
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
GREENFIELD ā Food Bank for Monterey County and the City of Greenfield are asking for help from volunteers to distribute food to local residents. The latest food distribution took place on May 11, and they happen every other Tuesday from 9 to 11...
Whereās the water? Drought threatens Californiaās lifeline
Even as California moves toward a full reopening from pandemic restrictions next month, many counties are still in danger.
From drought.
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended emergency drought orders to 41 counties across the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 84% of the...
Wreaths Across America visits King City
KING CITY ā A mobile educational exhibit from Wreaths Across America visited King City last Friday, during which more than 50 community members learned about the initiative to honor veterans.
Three Vietnam veterans also received pins and one wife of a Vietnam veteran was presented...
Monterey County officials predict fierce fire season this year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents throughout Monterey County are being warned that this yearās low amount of rainfall and dry weather conditions will mean a more intense fire season, which has already begun.
Normal years would have a fire season that started around June, but the...
Scheid Vineyards shows off herbicide-free environment
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Vineyards hosted an Earth Day tour of its Greenfield location in late April, sharing some of its growing practices in an attempt to make its wine production more environmentally friendly.
Founded in 1972, Scheid Vineyards has 3,200 acres with 40 different varieties...