CHP King City officer earns praise for human trafficking work
KING CITY — Coastal Division Mobile Road Enforcement Officer Christopher Menchen has been recognized with a Commissioner’s Commendation for his work in detecting and investigating human trafficking cases, according to the California Highway Patrol.
On April 1, CHP Assistant Commissioner Rodney Ellison visited the CHP-King...
Pinnacles reports canine disease found in dead foxes
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has issued a warning to
visitors about a disease outbreak that affects dogs and other animals after
recently finding several sick or dead gray foxes on park trails.
In a Nov. 7 news release, park staff said one of the foxes
has tested...
King City Rustler’s sister papers combine under new nameplate
SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue,
the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are
pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas
Valley region.
The newspapers, which have long shared
news of regional interest, will be published under...
Pasculli named Monterey County communications director
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Administrative Office has announced the hiring of Nicholas M. Pasculli as county communications director.
Pasculli, who begins his duties on Feb. 14, will lead the county’s communications programs and advise the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer on...
Edward Jones financial advisor attends women’s conference
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Michele Ing recently attended a Women’s Conference that recognized top female Edward Jones financial advisors.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 16, 2022
STEM EXPO
SALINAS — Monterey County STEM Talent Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hartnell College, Willard Lewallen STEM Center Lobby, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas. This event will connect STEM industry leaders to talented students, former students...
Monterey County supervisors adopt countywide mask order
MONTEREY COUNTY — After several weeks of discussion, Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a countywide indoor face covering ordinance that could begin in late October if certain criteria are met.
Last week the Board delayed final approval of its mask mandate until Tuesday...
Beautification barbecue set for Wednesday at San Lorenzo Park in King City
KING CITY — Esmeralda Zamora with Reiss Design Studio of San Luis Obispo will be one of the speakers Wednesday, June 15, at the King City Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club joint noon-time gathering in support of Beautification Week.
Zamora’s talk is titled, “The...
General Election 2024: Voters approve school bonds, shoot down city taxes in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures.
All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...
Restaurant inspection data now available on relaunched phone app
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau announced last week the relaunch of a mobile app that shares health inspection information for all restaurants, markets and food trucks.
The app also allows users to log complaints about food safety at Monterey County establishments.
Though the...






















