Photo | King City Rotary president ārobsā bank after dismissal
On June 28, the King City Rotary Club kicked out its outgoing president, Jessica Riley. This was done by parading Riley around town and having a farewell party. She even ārobbedā a bank along the way but was caught by Detective Sgt. Josh Partida...
Donut King in King City changes hands after 29 years
KING CITY ā Say the name āAlexā in King City and most people will likely know you are referring to Alex at the Donut King.
For 29 years since 1995, Alex Ngo has cooked and sold the best donuts in town at 807 Broadway, next...
Disaster microloans continue to be available to businesses in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14.
āThe county has just received notification...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 4, 2021
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The guest speaker will be Julie DeMaria, president and co-founder of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2026
JOB FAIRS
SALINAS ā Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job fairs and industry-specific recruitments at the Salinas Career Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and make a positive first impression, as...
Volunteers collaborate to beautify King City
KING CITY ā King City in Bloom has partnered with Sun Street Centers in order to continue beautification of the town with volunteers from both groups completing planting and weeding projects.
King City in Bloom had taken a break from maintenance and projects due to...
Salinas rally calls for return to local sports
SALINAS ā A crowd of more than 100, composed of athletes, coaches and parents from schools throughout the Salinas Valley, gathered in front of Star Market in Salinas as part of a Let Them Play rally in late January.
The statewide series of rallies have...
California bills for affordable housing, reproductive rights and mental health take effect in 2024
CALIFORNIA ā In partnership with the Legislature, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation over the past year to support reproductive rights, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable and protect the safety, health and well-being of all Californians.
āCalifornia is more than just a...
CSUMB honors local veterans with new exhibit
SALINAS ā California State University Monterey Bayās (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the collegeās student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents.
The free exhibit, āCSUMB Honors Veterans,ā opened to the public Nov....
HIP TO BE SQUARE
Square dancers from all over gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds last weekend to kick off the 39th Annual Winter Festival.






















