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Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 1, 2021

NEW WILDFIRE BRADLEY — Cal Fire reported a wildfire outside Bradley that had burned 1,100 acres and was 80% contained as of June 1. The fire at Wunpost Road and Sargent Canyon Road began May 30 with a cause under investigation. The Sargents Fire was...

How the drought is affecting California’s crops

In recent weeks, dangerous heat has killed hundreds of people in Oregon and Washington, endangered workers across the region and strained California’s power grid. It has also exacerbated the slow-moving natural disaster already punishing the West: the drought. Late last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom formally urged...

Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...

King City Loaves and Fishes hands out toys

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KING CITY — King City Loaves and Fishes handed out toys to more than 100 children on Dec. 22. The toys were donated by members of the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated and Aera Energy. The program was fortunate to have J.W. Paine volunteer to...

Highway 101 construction project near King City continues with ramp closures beginning Sunday

KING CITY — An ongoing construction project south of King City will require 24/7 closures of the northbound Highway 101 on- and off-ramps at Wildhorse Road beginning Sunday night. The ramp closures, scheduled to begin at 11:55 p.m. on July 12, are expected to last...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2025

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ART WORKSHOPS KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City is hosting a series of DĆ­a de los Muertos events this fall. On Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., it will host a free Beading Workshop with Yesenia Guerrero, suitable for all ages....

King City Beautification Week continues through Sunday

Lance Wiershem from RRM Design Group in San Luis Obispo joins Beautification Week chairperson Karen Jernigan (above) during the joint meeting between King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club at San Lorenzo Park’s DeAnza building on June 14.  Wiershem was...

SPCA mobile clinics offer vital care for cats in South Monterey County

KING CITY — In a continued effort to combat pet overpopulation, SPCA Monterey County is offering free spay/neuter clinics for cats in South Monterey County, including King City and Soledad, with several appointments still available. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by the...

Monterey County Civil Grand Jury seeks jurors for 2024-25 term

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties. Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...

King City VFW announces local essay contest winners

SALINAS VALLEY — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City recently awarded scholarships to four students from South Monterey County who participated in the local organization’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth contests. The Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition is open to...
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