Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2025
IMMIGRANT SUPPORT
SALINAS ā Elected officials, labor unions, education leaders, health officials, businesses and community based organizations from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m. in support of immigrants in Los Angeles, San...
Sunday night shooting kills 1 in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police is looking for two suspects involved in a shooting that killed one person and injured another Sunday night.
At about 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, officers from the Soledad Police Department responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Iris...
Monterey County judges engage area schools to promote civic education for Constitution Day 2025
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In celebration of Constitution Day 2025, the judges of Monterey County Superior Court launched a special outreach initiative to educate young students about their civic rights and responsibilities.
From Sept. 15 through 25, judges, commissioners and temporary judges made personal visits to...
Greenfield Community Science Workshop receives acclaim
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Community Science Workshop was honored with the āExcellence in Educationā award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA) during its annual dinner and organizational meeting March 30 at Hartnell Community College in Salinas.
Greenfield Community Science Workshop was selected from a...
WeatherTech Raceway to act as staging area for PG&E storm recovery effort
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks ā in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...
Monterey County SPCA food banks help hungry pets amid Covid crisis
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance.
The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...
Monterey County seeks grant funding for park projects
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department will apply for millions of dollars in grants for park improvements at Lake San Antonio, San Lorenzo Park in King City and the county-owned property on East Laurel Drive in Salinas.
Each grant application...
King City Manager Adams announces retirement plans after decade of service
KING CITY ā City Manager Steve Adams has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a decade of leadership in King City and 43 years in public service.
Adams, who has served as city manager since 2015, expressed gratitude to...
Fort Hunter Liggett military children graduate with top honors
LOCKWOOD ā As the school year draws to a close, San Antonio Elementary School is abuzz with the excitement of graduation ceremonies.
This year, the eighth-grade class stands out for a remarkable achievement: the valedictorian and salutatorians are all children from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL).
The...
Second resident dies from coronavirus in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department reported the countyās second death of a resident from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday.
No other information about the individual has been released.
As of the health department's latest report, there are now 42 confirmed cases of residents...























