Part of Highway 1 in California falls into the ocean
BIG SUR ā A portion of Highway 1 near Big Sur, California, collapsed this past week and fell into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rains caused a ādebris flowā of trees, boulders, water and mud, leaving behind a 150-foot-wide gap.
Workers from the California Department...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 7, 2024
BEAUTIFICATION BBQ
KING CITY ā The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park in King City on Wednesday, June 12, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks...
Sol Treasures buys Broadway Street building
KING CITY ā The Broadway Street location occupied by Sol Treasures for the past 13 years is no longer being rented by the arts center ā it now belongs to the organization, board members recently announced.Ā
With the property under control of Sol Treasures, the...
King City mural dedication ceremony reflects on agricultureās impact
KING CITY ā King City in Bloom hosted a dedication ceremony on June 24 for the recently completed mural, āA Tribute to Cattle Ranching and the Salinas Valley Fair,ā which is the organizationās third historic mural in the town.
Project co-chair Steve Schmidt spoke...
Hundreds celebrate Mission San Antonio de Paduaās 250th anniversary
JOLON ā More than 200 guests attended Mission San Antonio de Paduaās āEnchanting Afternoon in the Gardenā last Saturday to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
āIt was a wonderful event,ā said Mission Administrator Joan Steele about the Nov. 6 celebration, which coincided with the Holiday...
Bay Area reacts to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Bay Area leaders and community organizers reacted swiftly Friday morning to a much-anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision to end constitutional protections for abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade.
"This decision is devastating to women and our country," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said. "The ramifications...
King City High students clear out greenhouses with plant sale
KING CITY ā Agriculture students at King City High School left behind their greenhouses in March when schools were ordered to shut down as a response to the growing Covid-19 pandemic.
Since then, weeds grew and roses died, but hardier plants like succulents and rosemary...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | July 1, 2020
VIRTUAL PARADE
GONZALES ā With festivities around the state canceled due to Covid-19 concerns, the City of Gonzales will host a Virtual Fourth of July Parade. This offers a chance for residents to enjoy some festivities while maintaining safe distances through the online format. Participants...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 8, 2021
CENTENNIAL CRUISE
SOLEDAD ā A Centennial Car Parade is planned for March 9 at 5 p.m. along West Street to celebrate Soledadās 100th anniversary, hosted by the City of Soledad and the Front Street group. The parade will use the same route as Front Streetās...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 9, 2023
CHAMBER AWARDS
KING CITY ā Nominations are due by Nov. 10 for King City Chamber of Commerce and Agricultureās 2023 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Friend of the Community and Hermie Robles Youth of the Year awards. Forms can be downloaded from...





















