Monterey County Superior Court announces new judge at Salinas Courthouse
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...
WESTERN CHIC
Once again living up to its name, the 2019 South County Trashion Show brought more than 20 of the ātrashiestā designs straight out of the Old West and onto the runway.
King City Police becomes first in California to carry guns equipped with cameras
KING CITY ā Gun-mounted cameras have been added to the technology in use by officers of the King City Police Department, the city announced last Thursday.
The department has purchased a total of 19 cameras at an approximate total cost of $12,000, making King City...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentineās cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā This Valentineās Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentineās cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
āThis simple act of kindness aims to bring...
King City emergency responders earn honors
KING CITY ā King City Police Chief Keith Boyd honored numerous personnel from King City Police Department during the Aug. 10 King City Council meeting, after the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the ability to host individual ceremonies throughout the past year.
āOne thing Covid delayed was...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 3, 2024
FREE NARCAN
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield and the Greenfield Union School District partnered with the Monterey County Health Department to offer free Narcan and fentanyl test strips to the community. Narcan can now be accessed via distribution boxes at four locations in Greenfield ā...
Hayashi Wayland celebrates opening
An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 30 for Hayashi Waylandās new King City office relocation at 415 Broadway St.
Fire destroys playground at Del Rey Elementary School
KING CITY ā A fire destroyed playground equipment at Del Rey Elementary School in King City late Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within minutes of responding to the school at 502 King St. No one was injured in the fire, the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 16, 2023
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen 2023 scholarship applications are now available. Graduating high school seniors who live in Monterey County and are planning a degree in agriculture are eligible to apply. Applications can be downloaded at montereycountycattlemen.org under the āScholarshipsā...
King City Police plans DUI checkpoint Friday to enhance road safety
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. Their primary purpose...






















