Local McDonald’s owner grants scholarships to 21 students throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Local McDonald’s owner and operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 21 employees and their children of McDonald’s restaurants throughout Salinas Valley and Hollister.
This year’s recipients received between $1,500 and $5,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or...
Fort Hunter Liggett becomes first in Army to receive blood transfusion capability
JOLON — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett’s remoteness and the robust efforts of Fire Capt. Devon Haggie allowed the installation to be the first in the Army and Department of Defense to receive the life-saving capability to transfuse whole blood by its Emergency...
King City community walks return Thursday
KING CITY — King City’s weekly community walks will resume this Thursday evening and continue every week through the summer and early fall.
The community walks, hosted by the City of King in partnership with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, have moved to Thursday evenings...
CHP to deploy additional officers in King City area this weekend
KING CITY — In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes, California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area will deploy additional officers beginning Friday on Highway 101 during Memorial Day weekend.
Officers will look for violations by both motorcycle riders and drivers that...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 26, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
SOLEDAD — Several community events are scheduled in Soledad over the upcoming weekend, focusing on recycling, donations and environmental efforts. The Goodwill donation drive will take place on Sept. 27 and 28 at California Gourmet Pizza, located at 235 West St., from 9...
Former King City resident premieres new film
KING CITY — King City native Robert Machoian will premiere his new feature film, “The Killing of Two Lovers,” at Sacramento’s Tower Theatre this week.
Machoian, who was born in King City and attended King City High School, is a former faculty member of Sacramento...
Salinas schools to close as Taylor Farms fire, evacuation order continues
SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday.
City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...
City of King, Waste Management propose special process for delinquent accounts
KING CITY — City of King and Waste Management Inc., the refuse and recycling collection operator, are proposing a special assessment process for delinquent accounts.
Waste Management has experienced a large number of unpaid accounts for its services in King City, according to City Manager...
