Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 18, 2026
County schedules battery storage meeting tonight
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department and District 2 will hold an informational meeting on proposed regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in unincorporated areas.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18,...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status.
Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District hires permanent superintendent
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced that Jordan Mulder will serve as permanent superintendent for a three-year term, beginning Feb. 1.
After conducting a search for a permanent superintendent, the districtās Board of Trustees met Jan. 26 and...
United Way Monterey County offers free tax filing resources for local residents
MONTEREY COUNTY ā With tax season underway, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is making it easier for local residents to file their taxes accurately and affordably.
Through MyFreeTaxes, a free and secure online filing tool, individuals can prepare and submit their federal and California state...
King City hosts successful National Night Out 2025
KING CITY ā King City police and fire departments joined forces last Tuesday to host National Night Out 2025, which took place on a closed section of Bassett Street between the stations so community members could participate in games and raffles, as well as...
Wild hogs tear up fields
A sounder of wild hogs tore up the fields at San Lorenzo County Park in King City over the weekend, leaving a mess for park employees and volunteers who surveyed the damage Monday morning.
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Jan. 11, 2022
Ruby Silva of King City and Tricia Smith of Soledad were named to the summer 2021 Presidentās List at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. Full-time students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above are named to the Presidentās List.
Teah...
Thousands turn out for Salinas Valleyās spook-tacular events
Over the holiday weekend, many spook-tacular activities to celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween returned to the Salinas Valley, with thousands in attendance. Here is a look at some of the events that took place this year.
Illuminated Procession
Community members dressed up to participate...
Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit
SEASIDE ā Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for its highly anticipated Regional Broadband Summit, to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at California State University Monterey Bayās University Center in Seaside.
This regional event will unveil MBEPās comprehensive White...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 23, 2024
HIGHWAY WORK
JOLON ā A bridge improvement project continues Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will result in a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road. Travelers will encounter this full closure between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to allow Caltrans to resurface the...





















