Monterey County works with federal government to safeguard homes in wildfire areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Emergency watershed protection work on eight properties in the wildfire areas from 2020’s Carmel and River fires has concluded in a partnership between Monterey County and the federal government.
Tom Moss, senior hydrologist with the county’s public works department, said eight projects...
Harmful blue-green algae detected at Lake San Antonio
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks will be posting “DANGER” level warnings at Lake San Antonio North and South Shores due to the recent detection of toxic blue-green algae.
The danger level posting will remain in place until additional test...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Dec. 9, 2020
DRIVE-THRU CLINIC
KING CITY — King City Union School District and Monterey County Health Department have partnered to offer a free drive-thru flu clinic on Friday, Dec. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Del Rey Elementary School parking lot, 502 King St. FluMist...
Federal forestry cuts fuel wildfire, resource concerns in California
CALIFORNIA — As wildfire conditions across California are expected to increase steadily through the summer, state officials last month expressed concerns about cuts in staff and funding at federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, a division within the Agriculture Department that partners with...
King City Library hosts celebration for 2025 Children’s Day, Book Day
KING CITY — Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) celebration at the King City Library was a great success, with patrons enjoying a wide range of fun activities to celebrate literacy and love of reading.
The April 30 event was sponsored...
Where’s the water? Drought threatens California’s lifeline
Even as California moves toward a full reopening from pandemic restrictions next month, many counties are still in danger.
From drought.
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended emergency drought orders to 41 counties across the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 84% of the...
King City Rotary’s 3rd annual Rabbit Run promotes camaraderie and wellness
KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City hosted its third annual Rabbit Run on March 30 off Oasis Road in King City, where participants faced 18-mph winds and occasional sprinkles throughout the otherwise bright, sunny Saturday morning.
A total of 124 runners and walkers...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 14, 2023
FARMWORKER GRANT
GREENFIELD — A Farmworker Resource Center planned for Greenfield recently was approved for $833,000 in state funding. Monterey County Health Department applied for and received the 2022 Farmworker Resource Center Grant, distributed by the California Department of Community Services and Development, made possible...
112th California Rodeo Salinas draws record crowds
SALINAS VALLEY — The 112th California Rodeo Salinas entertained thousands of fans last weekend at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance numbers surpassed those of previous years.
Total ticket sales for the 2022 rodeo’s four performances, from July 21 through July 24, totaled 57,449, up...
Monterey County DA’s Office warns community about scammers impersonating law enforcement
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents of scammers impersonating law enforcement.
“Fraudsters may try to trick unsuspecting victims into providing their personal information or sending money by pretending to be law enforcement agents or representatives of other government agencies,” according...
