Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 1, 2025
LIBRARY UPDATE
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Branch Library will remain closed until Oct. 10 as it undergoes roof renovations. During this period, patrons can access services via the Bookmobile, which will visit Hicks Park near the branch. For schedules, visit eMCFL.org or call the Soledad Branch...
King City community unites to support cancer warrior
KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo, a new all-volunteer organization, recently hosted its first dinner event, which was a show of support for beloved community member Christina Willoughby.
“Hands That Help SoMoCo would like to extend their most heartfelt thank you to the amazing...
King City launches weekly community walk on Wednesdays
KING CITY — In conjunction with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, the City of King is launching a new weekly walk/bike/run event, which kicks off Wednesday evening and continues through October.
The Blue Zones Project is a community well-being initiative designed to implement built environment...
More than $100K in arts and cultural grants awarded to Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.
This is the...
Photo | San Lucas students help clean up town
San Lucas School students recently picked up more than 400 pounds of litter from streets around the town in South Monterey County. “Great job and thanks to all those that helped out,” stated the school on social media, along with posting the above photo...
Caravan rolls through King City to bring awareness to 2020 Census
KING CITY — A Census 2020 caravan rolled through the streets of King City last Sunday, May 24.
The caravan was a way for city staff and volunteers to raise awareness about this year’s census to increase the city’s response rate, which is currently 48.6...
I Cantori di Carmel presents free holiday concert in King City
KING CITY — South Monterey County residents are in for a musical treat this holiday season, as I Cantori di Carmel brings its first-ever free Community Concert to the Robert Stanton Theater in King City this Saturday afternoon.
This festive event marks a new chapter...
King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law.
The sale of flavored tobacco products is...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | July 9, 2020
COVID-19 TESTS
KING CITY — A pop-up Covid-19 testing site will take place outside the King City Recreation Department on Thursday, July 9, starting at 10 a.m. The testing site is the result of a partnership between Mee Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center. Testing...
King City’s State of the City Address emphasizes long-term financial stability and community engagement
KING CITY — Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this year’s State of the City Address, during which City of King officials provided an update on King City’s progress over the past year while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.
The Jan....





















