Monterey County Free Libraries announces new online catalog
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the migration of the online library catalog from Polaris to Koha by Bywater Solutions.
The online catalog is how patrons and staff locate the books, audiobooks and DVDs in the library collection. In the library world,...
Casino Night raises $26K for Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
More than $26,000 was raised last Friday during the Fifth Annual Casino Night benefitting Rancho Cielo at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Gray wolf spotted in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A lone gray wolf that has been tracked to seven Northern California counties is now in Monterey County, wildlife officials said.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said this is as far south as they've seen a gray wolf travel in...
Gang-related shooting kills 1 in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A 20-year-old Greenfield man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed another man in a gang-related incident Saturday morning.
According to the Greenfield Police Department, local officers responded to a victim of a shooting in the 50 block of Fourth Street...
Country mega-star Keith Urban to headline Rodeoās Big Week Kick Off Concert
SALINAS ā Award-winning country artist Keith Urban will headline the 2024 Big Week Kick Off Concert on July 12.
Urban was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriterās Hall of Fame and just completed his first residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in...
King City teen arrested on firearm and drug charges
KING CITY ā A King City teenager has been arrested on charges related to the possession of firearms and drugs, including cocaine and marijuana.
According to the King City Police Department, officers were on patrol on Aug. 27 at about 11:08 p.m. when they contacted...
Hartnell to require students, employees to be vaccinated
SALINAS ā Hartnell Community College District Governing Board voted Sept. 21 to require that employees and students be vaccinated for Covid-19, with work still ahead for district administrators and employee bargaining units to determine how and when those mandates are implemented.
Board members voiced a...
Fast action stops fire near Pinnacles, east of Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Fast action from local firefighters helped contain a wildfire that started last Wednesday, July 28, near the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad.
The fire burned a total of 171 acres off Highway 146 West, but no structures were damaged...
Donut King in King City changes hands after 29 years
KING CITY ā Say the name āAlexā in King City and most people will likely know you are referring to Alex at the Donut King.
For 29 years since 1995, Alex Ngo has cooked and sold the best donuts in town at 807 Broadway, next...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 15, 2025
ROAD REPAIRS
SOLEDAD ā Construction crews are currently on site at the underpass on the southern end of Front Street in Soledad. Repairs are underway to fix the uneven grates in the asphalt. āCyclists will soon enjoy a smoother and safer road to ride on,ā...






















