Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 31, 2022
TOWN HALL
SOLEDAD ā Soledad City Council is hosting a town hall on Tuesday, May 31, to discuss the cityās American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The council wants to hear from residents about the communityās needs and where the city should invest these dollars....
SPCA expands humane education in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County is strengthening its commitment to South Monterey County schools, teachers and communities by increasing the number of classrooms and children reached through its Humane Education programs.
Last year, the SPCAās Humane Education team inspired 8,690 children and adults throughout...
Town hall set for Thursday to help struggling businesses in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā A virtual town hall meeting will take place Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. in order to discuss local economies and the resources available in South Monterey County.
The May 14 meeting coincides with an extension made to special loans for local...
Hartnell Foundation celebrates King City Education Center with donors
KING CITY ā Hartnell College Foundation invited donors to its King City Education Center expansion last Thursday for a luncheon and ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating completion of an 18-month project that doubled the size of the downtown center.
Hartnell Community College District Trustee Candi DePauw, whose...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 27, 2021
FLASH FLOODING
SALINAS VALLEY ā National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for the River, Carmel and Dolan fire burn scars due to heavy rain in the area, calling it a ālife-threatening situation.ā Excessive rainfall will result in debris flow moving through the burn...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships this year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is offering more than $1.5 million in student scholarships for 2026, with applications due next week.
More than 500 local students will be able to pursue their dreams of higher education, thanks to the generosity of...
Whalefest Monterey 2025: A celebration of marine life set for April 12-13
MONTEREY ā The 15th Annual Whalefest Monterey will transform Old Fishermanās Wharf and the Custom House Plaza into a vibrant hub of marine discovery on April 12-13.
This family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and is free to the...
8 suspects arrested in San Jose homicide tied to Greenfield gang; 6 from South Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā Authorities have arrested eight young men in connection with San Joseās first homicide of 2025, all of whom have been linked to a gang based out of Greenfield.
Six of the suspects are residents of South Monterey County, including individuals from Greenfield, Soledad...
Historic palm tree in King City cut down for safety reasons
KING CITY ā Tree-cutting began Aug. 4 at Fireside Inn, where a massive palm tree growing through the office roof has been taken out piece-by-piece over the course of a week.
The palm tree was at least 80 years old, perhaps as old as 100,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 9, 2022
COOKING DEMO
KING CITY ā To celebrate National Wellness Month, Mee Memorial Healthcare System will host a special cooking demo on Wednesday, Aug. 10, to help encourage wellness through a healthful diet. The free event will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Mee Memorial Hospitalās...





















