King City teen arrested on firearm and drug charges
KING CITY ā A King City teenager has been arrested on charges related to the possession of firearms and drugs, including cocaine and marijuana.
According to the King City Police Department, officers were on patrol on Aug. 27 at about 11:08 p.m. when they contacted...
River Fire containment reaches nearly 50 percent as some evacuations lifted
SALINAS VALLEY ā Firefighters battling the River Fire have contained 48% of the lightning-caused blaze south of Salinas, Cal Fire announced Wednesday.
āFirefighters patrolling the fire confirmed that the fire remained within containment lines,ā according to Cal Fireās latest incident report. āThe onshore winds from...
Stuff the Bus kicks off with campaign in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Rotarians in King City hosted a Stuff the Bus kickoff on June 5 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, which marked the beginning of a month-long fundraising campaign to provide school supplies for students in South Monterey County.
Stuff the Bus is a...
Siembra Latinos Fund announces Ernesto Vela as inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award recipient
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County has announced that Ernesto Vela, assistant superintendent of student services for the Monterey County Office of Education, is the recipient of the inaugural Alfred Diaz-Infante Award.
The award was established in 2023...
Monterey County Sheriffās deputies make 3 separate arrests during added King City patrols
KING CITY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office deputies assigned to the King City area have made three separate felony arrests during the added patrols that began March 7.
On March 7, at about 9 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Broadway...
King City adopts citation process to enforce face covering requirement
KING CITY ā King City Council has adopted an urgency ordinance establishing a process for issuing citations to those who do not comply with the requirement of wearing face coverings while at work, in businesses and around other people as instituted by state and...
San Lucas teacher receives national acclaim
SAN LUCAS ā San Lucas Elementary School teacher Monique Ross was named to Curriculum Associatesā 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers in grades K-8 from around the country.
Chosen from hundreds of nominations, Ross is among 30...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 11, 2023
VOTER TRAINING
SALINAS ā Monterey County Elections is hosting a voter registration drive training at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Government Center at Schilling, Cayenne Room at 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, in Salinas. This training will provide an overview of:...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 11, 2025
RABBIT RUN RETURNS
KING CITY ā The annual Rabbit Run is back this Saturday, July 12, at San Bernabe Vineyards in King City, with races starting at 9 a.m. Hosted by King City Rotary Club, the family-friendly event includes a 5-kilometer course with rolling hills,...
King City Police arrest Greenfield man for attempted murder
KING CITY ā King City Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Broadway Street at about 4 p.m. on Nov. 26.
Upon arrival, officers learned the victim had been shot multiple times and was transported by family members...





















