County of Monterey and Friends of Laguna Seca reach settlement for Laguna Seca Recreation Area
SALINAS — The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks and Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) have announced the execution of a comprehensive settlement that ends the Laguna Seca Raceway lawsuit, “Highway 68 Coalition vs. County of Monterey.”
“We view this as...
California broadens access to Covid-19 booster shots
California is opening up eligibility for booster coronavirus vaccine shots to include anyone 18 or older, making it at least the second state to expand official eligibility beyond older adults and people in high-risk circumstances. Colorado took a similar step this week.
California’s vaccination sites...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 24, 2024
SCHOOL CARNIVAL
SOLEDAD — The annual Soledad Education Foundation Carnival is scheduled for April 25-28 at Frank Ledesma School, 973 Vista De Soledad. Ride tickets can be bought in advance at the following school sites: Frank Ledesma, Gabilan, Main Street, Soledad High and CEC. Last...
Sunday night shooting kills 1 in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police is looking for two suspects involved in a shooting that killed one person and injured another Sunday night.
At about 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, officers from the Soledad Police Department responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Iris...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 17, 2026
Write-in nomination period opens for June election
MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in the Primary Election runs April 6 through May 19.
To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in...
County of Monterey receives sonar devices to aid in water rescues
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.
The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...
General Election 2022: Monterey County voters to elect city councils, mayors and more
MONTEREY COUNTY — Voters in South Monterey County will be choosing multiple candidates running for city councils, school boards and other special district governing bodies as well as deciding on a few local measures in the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election.
City Councils and Mayors
King...
District 4 Dairy Princess and alternates crowned
CENTRAL COAST — Ellie Dyt knows a lot more about the California dairy industry than most 17-year-old high schoolers.
Dyt was raised on a dairy farm her whole life in the small town of Crows Landing, home to thousands of dairy cows, gaining first-hand experience...
King City Chamber announces beautification week, June 24-July 2
The King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the dates for the annual celebration of 2017 Beautification Week will be June 24 to July 2.
Ciclovía returns to King City this Sunday
KING CITY — King City’s Ciclovía will return Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Broadway Street closed to vehicle traffic between First Street and San Lorenzo Avenue.
The open-streets event will provide space for walking, biking, running and other forms of...




















