WeatherTech Raceway to act as staging area for PG&E storm recovery effort
MONTEREY COUNTY — In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks — in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...
Monterey County supervisors embark on new year
SALINAS — Monterey County supervisors met Jan. 5 for their first meeting since the election, welcoming Wendy Askew not only as the new District 4 supervisor, but also appointing her as the new board chair.
Former board chair Chris Lopez continues as the District 3...
King City’s Beautification Week kicks off Saturday
KING CITY — King City’s Beautification Week kicks off this Saturday, and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town.
Beautification Week will run from June 17 to 24 under the sponsorship of the King City Chamber of Commerce and...
Type O blood supply reaches 2-year low, donors needed
CENTRAL COAST — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging blood donors, particularly those with type O blood, to schedule appointments as its type O blood supply has fallen to a two-year low.
According to Vitalant, the supply of type O blood has steadily declined...
How Redistricting Could Affect California Politics
Call 2022 the Year of Redistricting.
Nationwide, political maps redrawn based on 2020 census data are being put to the test. On Tuesday, Texas held the year’s first primary election, transformed by these new district lines.
If you aren’t familiar with the redistricting process, here’s a...
Thousands turn out for Salinas Valley’s spook-tacular events
Over the holiday weekend, many spook-tacular activities to celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween returned to the Salinas Valley, with thousands in attendance. Here is a look at some of the events that took place this year.
Illuminated Procession
Community members dressed up to participate...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 21, 2021
COFFEE SHOP OPENS
KING CITY — Hestia at the Diner owners announced that they will have a soft opening Wednesday, July 21, at their new location at 320B Broadway St. in King City. The coffee shop’s hours will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m....
Salinas schools to close as Taylor Farms fire, evacuation order continues
SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday.
City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...
Todo lo que necesita saber sobre los incendios en los valles de Salinas y Carmel
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River Fire
Este incendio comenzó justo al sur de Salinas en el área de River Road y Pine Canyon Road. Desde entonces se ha extendido hacia el sur por el Valle de Salinas paralelo a River Road. También ha avanzado poco a poco hacia...
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,...
