Goodwill collection drive returns to King City this weekend
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City will be partnering again with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive this weekend.
The food pantry is asking King City residents to bring new or gently used items — such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens,...
King City History Center to offer downtown walking tour in May
KING CITY — An event titled “History, Food and Fun” is planned Friday, May 1, featuring stories of King City's history along with food samples from local restaurants.
This will be one of the first tours hosted by the recently opened King City History Center...
Natividad to host drive-thru Covid-19 testing Thursday in Chualar
CHUALAR — Salinas Valley residents can get tested for Covid-19 in Chualar on Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The drive-thru testing will be hosted by Natividad Medical Center, which has organized pop-up sites throughout the county in order to serve areas...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips for bicyclists, drivers
MONTEREY COUNTY — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Monterey County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides, while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
“Everyone deserves...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 26, 2024
NBA CHAMPION MEETUP
MONTEREY — The community is invited to a special Meet and Greet and Book Signing event with NBA player, coach, two-time champion, author and two-time cancer survivor Clifford Ray Jr. and his co-author Laynie D. Weaver on Saturday, April 27. The free...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 2, 2022
SPRING CONCERT
SALINAS — Under the direction of Music Director Danko Drusko, young musicians from Youth Orchestra Salinas (YOSAL) have been preparing for their upcoming Spring Concert on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Fox Theater in Salinas. Students and teaching artists will...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 18, 2024
OPEN HOUSE
SALINAS — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley will be celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new location with an Open House Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18. The event, from 5 to 7 p.m., will take place at 534 Abbott St. in...
King City celebrates opening of newest park
KING CITY — King City’s newest park, located in the Mills Ranch subdivision, is now open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 3.
Central Park was constructed by the Mills Ranch developer, Nino Homes, and will be maintained and operated by the City of King.
“We appreciate...
Hospice Giving Foundation marks 25 years of compassion and dignity
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hospice Giving Foundation (HGF) marks 25 years in the community this July with providing leadership and resources to ensure end-of-life care is available and accessible throughout Monterey and San Benito counties.
“Hospice Giving Foundation stands behind its mission in everything we do,”...
Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...





















