Monterey County gears up for busy Easter Sunday at popular parks
MONTEREY COUNTY ā With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the year at several of its most popular day-use parks, including Toro, Royal Oaks and San Lorenzo. To ensure a safe,...
New Covid-19 variant detected in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A new Covid-19 variant has been detected in several California counties, including Monterey County, according to the California Department of Public Health.
CDPH announced Jan. 17 that a 452R variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, was identified using genetic sequencing...
Wreaths Across Americaās Mobile Education Exhibit to stop in King City
KING CITY ā Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing more than 2.7 million veteransā wreaths at over 3,700 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day.
However, the work to recognize the nationās veterans, military families, active duty...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2022
COVID MEMORIAL
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution honoring local residents who have died from the Covid-19 virus as well as survivors. The resolution establishes every March 1 as āCovid-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Dayā in Monterey County....
Quilt helps bring new mammography technology to Mee Memorial Hospital
KING CITY ā More than a dozen years ago, Mee Memorial Hospital faced a familiar challenge faced by many rural hospitals: the need for a new mammography machine.
Essential for early detection and womenās health, the equipment came with a significant price tag. What followed,...
Monterey County judges suspend new courthouse projects in Greenfield, Seaside
SALINAS VALLEY ā New courthouse projects in Greenfield and Seaside were both suspended by the Superior Court of Californiaās Monterey County branch, according to an announcement made last week.
The funding impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state budget, including withdrawals previously allocated for...
Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo ā itās a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.
Beginning on Friday, July 11, and running through Sunday, July 20, families can enjoy various engaging events designed to...
Operation Santa Claus returns to King City
KING CITY ā Santa Claus flew into King City again this year and, with the help of his volunteer elves, delivered toys and pozole meal kits to more than 2,000 residents from South Monterey County.
The 2022 Operation Santa Claus event was brought to local...
South County students start school year with fresh kicks
Hundreds of Soledad students started the 2019-20 school year this week with a brand new pair of shoes, thanks to a grant from My New Red Shoes.
Caltrans to lower speed limit on 101 between San Miguel and King City
KING CITY ā Caltrans has announced that it will be reducing the speed limit on a segment of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City, from the existing posted maximum speed of 70 mph to 65 mph.
āThis decision was based on results of...























