Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 2, 2024
HOUSING WAIT LIST
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) opened the wait list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program on July 1. The wait list is the primary way for families and individuals to have an opportunity to receive...
Nearly full year without a shooting in King City
Itās been nearly a full year without a shooting in King City, and local officials recently praised the cityās overall reduction in violent crime and other achievements in 2018 at the annual State of the City Address.
Highway bridge project near Bradley causes long-term lane closures
BRADLEY ā A bridge retrofit project began Friday at the San Antonio River Bridge near Bradley, resulting in a four-month closure of the northbound lanes of Highway 101.
The bridge, located north of the Camp Roberts Rest Areas and about a mile south of the...
23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby set for this Saturday
JOLON ā Lines will be cast and spirits high as Fort Hunter Liggett prepares to host its 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby, a beloved community event that celebrates military children and the great outdoors.
Taking place Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at...
Candidate filing period extended for local offices
SALINAS VALLEY ā The regular candidate filing period for the Nov. 5 General Election has closed. However, the filing period for multiple local offices, in which an eligible incumbent did not file, has been extended until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.Ā
Offices in the...
S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County donates $500K to Sol Treasures in King City
KING CITY ā S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County presented Sol Treasures with $500,000 last Saturday during the Sol Treasures Annual Fundraiser Gala.
The night included musical entertainment, silent and live auctions and a dinner for donors, but the large donation was a surprise event held...
Mission San Antonio reopens with upgrades and changes
JOLON ā The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua hosted a celebration event last Sunday to mark the completion of earthquake retrofitting.Ā
Hundreds attended the April 3 celebration and luncheon, which was followed up by a tour of the mission ā...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 9, 2025
ANIMAL CAMP
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County has announced that registration is now open for its annual Summer Animal Camp. The program, held at the organizationās renovated Claire Jacobson Learning Center on the SPCA campus, offers children the opportunity to engage with animals through...
Monterey County Tourism 2030 Roadmap highlights challenges, opportunities over next 5 years
MONTEREY COUNTY ā See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, recently released the Monterey County Tourism 2030 Roadmap (MCT 2030), a collaborative strategic plan created to guide the local hospitality and tourism industry through myriad changes between now and 2030.
āThe overarching goal...
Mee Memorial CEO makes national list of best rural hospital execs
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has been included on a national list of 80 influential rural hospital leaders.
Compiled by Beckerās Hospital Review, the list includes āexecutives who put their heart and soul into ensuring their more remote communities have...





















