Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2026
JOB FAIRS
SALINAS ā Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job fairs and industry-specific recruitments at the Salinas Career Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and make a positive first impression, as...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status.
Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 15, 2021
SPELLING BEE
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Brayden Gallardo of San Benancio Middle School was awarded top placement at the Monterey County Spelling Bee, which was held virtually this year. Rounding out the top nine placements were other county schools, but no students from South Monterey County....
San Ardo School reopens with new Covid-19 safeguards
SAN ARDO ā Students returned to in-person instruction Nov. 2 at San Ardo School, one of the first campuses to reopen in Monterey County with new Covid-19 safety precautions and the first to do so in South Monterey County.
The waiver, submitted by San Ardo...
City of King temporarily leases site for Italian food truck
KING CITY ā City of King in partnership with the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture have encouraged the owners of Luigiās and Pastabilityās to open an Italian restaurant in King City.
āA desire for more variety of businesses scored as a high priority...
Prescribe Safe program combats fentanyl crisis in Monterey County schools
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Montage Healthās Prescribe Safe program has announced a collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) aimed at raising awareness and preventing fentanyl-related overdoses among youth in Monterey County.
The partnership, formalized this summer, will focus on providing critical education, resources...
Monterey County Civil Grand Jury invites applications for 2025-26 term
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...
SCARās 2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer a howling success
SOLEDAD ā South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) hosted its Second Annual Dog Days of Summer community event Sept. 28 at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad.
āLast year the SCAR Board scrambled at the last minute to put together this event because we felt that South...
Taylor Farms donates more than 1,100 backpacks to students in King City, Salinas
KING CITY ā More than 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to students in King City and Salinas this year as part of Taylor Farmsā 13th annual Backpack Giving Program.
After starting the program in Monterey County in 2010, Taylor Farms has since...
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collects donations for troops
KING CITY ā Members of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collected items for servicemen and women serving overseas at their June 7 meeting.
The club partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, for the outreach project.
Participating members included Claudia Wollesen;...























