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Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 31, 2023

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EASTER EVENT GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department invites the community to attend its 2023 Easter Event on Saturday, April 1. There will be fun Easter activities and food from 3 to 6 p.m. at Patriot Park, 1351 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. For more information, contact...

Homelessness increases in South County, report shows

The number of homeless individuals living in Monterey County decreased during a two-year period, according to a new count released Aug. 22; however, that number increased in the four South County cities.

Governor expands drought emergency to Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — California Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded his prior drought emergency proclamation to an additional nine counties on July 7, including Monterey County. Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), who oversees Monterey County in his district along with Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, urged residents...

King City recycling event sees record turnout

KING CITY — A Community Drop-off Event on June 22 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds saw nearly 200 vehicles stopping by to dispose of bulky items and household hazardous waste. According to Waste Management (WM) staff, this was the highest turnout ever for the...

General Election 2020: Latest results for South Monterey County races, Nov. 6

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Elections continues to count ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, which will determine the outcome in South Monterey County races for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local measures. As of Friday evening,...

San Ardo family hosts toy drive in memory of loved one

SAN ARDO — The Maya family hosted the Emilio Maya Memorial Christmas Toy Drive in San Ardo earlier this month, distributing 80 bags with multiple toys each for area youth. The Dec. 19 toy drive was held in memory of the family’s patriarch, Emilio Maya,...

Local nonprofits host public conversation on solving homelessness

Homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services and Gathering for Women are hosting a free event, ā€œSolving Homelessness: A Community Conversation,ā€ on Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Center’s Carpenter Hall in Carmel. The discussion will feature Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County’s Director...

King City man arrested for stabbing relative after disagreement

Police arrest crime
KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a stabbing report on Oct. 24 at about 3:05 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of Leeds Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The...

Central Coast military and cities form new partnership

KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander Col. Lisa Lamb and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership known as the Central Coast Military and Civilian Council (CCMCC). The effort...

King City Police Department plans DUI Checkpoint for Thursday

King City Police DUI
KING CITY — King City Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose...
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