Historic palm tree in King City cut down for safety reasons
KING CITY ā Tree-cutting began Aug. 4 at Fireside Inn, where a massive palm tree growing through the office roof has been taken out piece-by-piece over the course of a week.
The palm tree was at least 80 years old, perhaps as old as 100,...
Country superstar Blake Shelton to headline 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Salinas is kicking off its annual festivities a bit earlier than usual with Blake Shelton, one of country musicās biggest stars, headlining the 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert on Friday, June 27, at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Known for his...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Aug. 3, 2020
FARES RETURN TO MST
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit will reinstate fare collection throughout its bus system beginning Aug. 1. Passengers will once again pay at the front door of buses by placing their fare in the farebox. MST had gone fare-free on March 18...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
āNutcracker Balletā returns to stage in King City
KING CITY ā The 62nd annual āNutcracker Balletā leaps to the stage once again after Covid-19 caused a nearly two-year absence of the historic production in South Monterey County.
The Robert Stanton Theater in King City will bustle with activity of live performance from Dec....
King City Union School District uses smart technology to help keep students healthy
KING CITY ā King City Union School Districtās Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary and King City Arts Magnet School are working to stay ahead of illness during an unprecedented school year.
The schools recently implemented the Kinsa smart thermometer program, the goals of which...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System to expand pediatric services
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received $500,000 in grants to support the expansion of its pediatric services in King City.
A total of $150,000 was gifted on top of a $350,000 grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Mee Memorial announced last Thursday.
The new...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 23, 2023
CLEANUP DAY
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fairview Middle School, 401 Fourth St. Gonzales residents can dispose of such items as general garbage,...
San Lucas students are driving force behind street improvements
SAN LUCAS ā Children in San Lucas can now safely walk to school following the construction of new sidewalks and freshly paved streets in the South Monterey County town.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and resource fair took place Oct. 26 at San Lucas Union School to...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County studies options to replace gas tax revenue
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors held a study session Jan. 28 to examine potential revenue sources to replace declining gas tax funds that support local transportation projects.
The presentation followed a September 2025 board request for an in-depth...























