Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 3, 2024
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Cattlemenās and Cattlewomenās scholarship deadline has been extended to April 15. These scholarships are available to graduating seniors in Monterey County who plan to continue their education in agriculture. Applications can be found online at montereycountycattlewomen.org and...
Monterey County Sheriffās deputies make 3 separate arrests during added King City patrols
KING CITY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office deputies assigned to the King City area have made three separate felony arrests during the added patrols that began March 7.
On March 7, at about 9 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Broadway...
Pinot for Paws fundraiser helps South County Animal Rescue
Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue hosted the second annual Pinot for Paws event June 10 that featured the band Soulfoot. The day consisted of a barbecue lunch, executive raffle, live music, dancing and wine tasting.
Court services return to South Monterey County
KING CITY ā Monterey County Superior Court has announced the reopening of the King City Courthouse after nearly eight years, with traffic court arraignments beginning July 13.
The courthouse at 250 Franciscan Way will once again provide court services to the community of South Monterey...
Excessive heat watch for Salinas Valley remains in effect this weekend
SALINAS VALLEY ā An excessive heat watch has been issued this weekend for southern Salinas Valley, including Arroyo Seco, Pinnacles National Park and Lake San Antonio.
From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, well-above-normal temperatures are expected with afternoon highs between the mid-90s and 108 degrees....
King City High School Homecoming Week kicks off
KING CITY ā This yearās King City High School Homecoming Week events kicked off with homecoming royalties being announced to the entire student body and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates.
The freshmen class Lord and Lady are Nathan Politron and Rebecca Garcia; the...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Aug. 3, 2020
FARES RETURN TO MST
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit will reinstate fare collection throughout its bus system beginning Aug. 1. Passengers will once again pay at the front door of buses by placing their fare in the farebox. MST had gone fare-free on March 18...
South County Animal Rescue hosts first event for dogs
Dogs and their owners took over Front Street and Cesar Chavez Park on Sept. 29 to celebrate the first Dog Days of Summer, sponsored by South County Animal Rescue.
Fort Hunter Liggett hosts Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the 18th annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 24, at Del Venturi Reservoir, which will be stocked with about 1,700 pounds of rainbow trout.
Children up to age 15...
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...























