Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 3, 2021
POOL CLOSURE
SOLEDAD ā Soledad-Mission Recreation District announced Oct. 25 that the Soledad Pool would be closed until further notice due to a water pump needing repair. āWe are working to get this resolved as soon as possible,ā the district said. A credit will be...
Lockwood fire burns 32 acres
Around 4 p.m. on Friday, June 16, CAL FIRE received a call for a vegetation fire near the intersection of Jolon Road and Chadwick Lane, near Lockwood. The fire was contained at 6:15 p.m. at about 32 acres.
King City Library hosts celebration for 2025 Childrenās Day, Book Day
KING CITY ā DĆa de los NiƱos/DĆa de los Libros (Childrenās Day/Book Day) celebration at the King City Library was a great success, with patrons enjoying a wide range of fun activities to celebrate literacy and love of reading.
The April 30 event was sponsored...
Cooling centers open amid heat wave this week in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Residents are advised to stay safe by drinking fluids, remaining...
California Rodeo Salinas calls for National Anthem singers for 2024 rodeo performances
SALINAS ā Have you ever dreamed of singing the National Anthem at a premier rodeo event? The California Rodeo Salinas is offering aspiring singers the chance to showcase their talent at the largest rodeo in California.
The Rodeo is looking for singers to perform the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 12, 2021
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
KING CITY ā Wreaths Across Americaās Mobile Educational Exhibit is coming to Marina and King City on May 13 and 14. Sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated and Wreaths Across America, the mobile unit will be at the Veteranās Transition...
Free Pet Food Bank distribution event set for Saturday in Greenfield
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is focused on keeping pets in their homes with their families during this difficult time.
To ensure safety and pet food for everyone who needs it, the Pet Food Bank hours...
Covid-19 shutdowns affect King City events, fairgrounds venue
KING CITY ā King City Council members discussed the shifting of plans for upcoming events at their latest meeting Aug. 11.
āWe did discuss the possibility and probability that weāll cancel the Christmas Parade,ā said Council Member Robert Cullen during the council comments section, passing...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 11, 2021
FOOD DONATIONS
SALINAS VALLEY ā The little food pantries throughout the Salinas Valley could use a restock of donations, especially during the cold middle of winter. An online announcement and photo posted by Lola Smith to social media showed the little food pantry outside Liberty...
King City adopts citation process to enforce face covering requirement
KING CITY ā King City Council has adopted an urgency ordinance establishing a process for issuing citations to those who do not comply with the requirement of wearing face coverings while at work, in businesses and around other people as instituted by state and...





















