Goats return to help with wildfire prevention in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is bringing in 600 goats to Jacks Peak Park for several weeks as part of a wildfire prevention program, county officials announced Thursday.
The goats are being brought in to eat thick vegetation and growth that can fuel wildfires.
Officials said...
King City police officers honored for solving quadruple homicide
KING CITY — King City Police Sgt. Joshue Partida and Detective Daisy Gurley have been awarded the department’s Medal of Commendation for their work in solving the quadruple homicide that occurred earlier this year.
“Their hard work, dedication and the countless hours spent on the...
Saturday night slam
A near capacity crowd could be found last Saturday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Pro Wrestling Revolution took over the Expo Building.
Monterey County advises residents to wear masks in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents in the counties of Monterey, Napa, San Benito and Santa Cruz are being advised to wear masks indoors in public places, regardless of vaccination status.
Announced Monday, the multi-county recommendation is not an order, but was issued in response to cases...
Federal appropriations bill earmarks $1M for highway project in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that the Federal Highway Administration has earmarked $1 million for the “US 101 Auxiliary Lane - South of Salinas” project.
The earmark, sponsored by Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Sen. Alex Padilla, is included in the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 19, 2025
SPARTANS PARADE
GONZALES — A parade celebrating the Gonzales High School varsity boys’ soccer team is planned for Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. (NEW TIME), starting and ending at Spartan Alley off Fifth Street — the circular route includes Elko Street, Fairview Drive and...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 Stipend Program ends
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s Covid-19 Stipend Program has ended as of March 31, the decision of which came as vaccine rates increase and the number of new cases has decreased.
The Stipend Program started in December 2020 with the aim of helping...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 21, 2024
DONKEY BASKETBALL
KING CITY — King City FFA is once again sponsoring the Donkey Basketball event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the King City High School gym. Teams include King City FFA officers vs. King City Young Farmers, King City...
Pacific Valley Bank names Eason as president and COO
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer.
Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe.
“Sandi is a proven...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 28, 2022
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department will be offering an after-school program beginning Feb. 1 at the Recreation Center in Patriot Park. The free program for grades first through sixth will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from...