Mission San Antonioās earthquake retrofit work now complete
JOLON ā Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua has announced the completion of its earthquake retrofit of Mission San Antonio, and will be hosting an event to celebrate completing this portion of the restoration and preservation project.
The event will take...
Community Food Pantry of King City announces fall Goodwill collection drive
KING CITY ā Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in October.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items ā such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 25, 2025
BIG SUR MARATHON
BIG SUR ā The Big Sur International Marathon will return to Highway 1 on Sunday, April 27, featuring a scenic 27-mile course along the Big Sur coast. Nearly 10,000 athletes, thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers are expected to participate in...
New energy storage facility under construction in Parkfield
PARKFIELD ā Construction is underway on a new energy storage facility in Parkfield, the second phase in the California Flats solar farm project.
The two primary purchase agreements are between Apple and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez said the first...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A Mexican free-tailed bat found on Sept. 29 in the Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Hitchcock Road Animal Services investigated this incident and determined that there was exposure to owned pets. Those pets that...
More property tax relief available to Monterey County homeowners
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County residents who need help after falling behind on house payments during the Covid-19 pandemic can still get assistance through the California Mortgage Relief Program, which is expanding eligibility requirements to help more homeowners catch up on past-due payments and...
New long-term lane closure set for Highway 101 in King City
KING CITY ā A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City entered a new phase last week with a long-term lane closure for southbound motorists.
The next stage involves a long-term closure of the No. 1 (left) lane of southbound 101,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 3, 2023
NEW CLASSROOM
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School District is hosting a grand-opening ceremony for its new Adult Transition Program (ATP) classroom adjacent to King City High School on Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. ATP is for students ranging from...
CSUMBās expanded nursing program expected to boost regionās healthcare services
CENTRAL COAST ā California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is increasing the size and lowering the cost of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to make a greater impact on the healthcare needs in the Central Coast region.
āAccess to healthcare is one...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 15, 2025
VETERAN BANNERS
SOLEDAD ā Thanks to the support of Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, Soledad veterans can now register free of charge for this yearās Veteran Banner Program, which honors local heroes. Veterans who are residents of Soledad are encouraged to submit a registration form...






















