Salinas Valley cities declare local emergency over coronavirus threat, as Monterey County confirms first two cases
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring a local emergency Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our...
Thousands of cyclists and volunteers arrive in King City for annual AIDS/LifeCycle
KING CITY — More than 2,000 AIDS/LifeCycle participants are continuing their seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Monday, beginning in Santa Cruz and ending in King City.
Participants, ages 18 to 92, are from nearly every state and 14 countries. This...
Monterey County girls chosen for prestigious LPGA Leadership Academy
MONTEREY COUNTY — Six girls from First Tee Monterey County have been selected to attend the 2026 LPGA Girls Golf Leadership Academy in Pembroke Pines, Fla., earning spots in a highly competitive national program that selected just 40 participants from across the United States.
The...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Nov. 29, 2020
PHOTO CONTEST
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has a “What are you thankful for?” photo contest ending Nov. 30. Participants can share a post on the library’s Facebook or Instagram page and use the hashtag #emcfl when they post, saying what they’re thankful...
Monterey County, Bay Area health officers urge caution as Covid cases rise
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s health officer is joining 10 other officials from the Bay Area in stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, such as masking indoors, as the region experiences a new surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations.
The Bay Area now has...
Sheriff gives report on South Monterey County operations
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal spoke to King City Rotary during its Aug. 26 luncheon about how the Sheriff’s Office has dealt with such community issues as the recent fires, river littering and the Covid-19 pandemic reaching the county jail.
“It’s been...
Suspect identified in shooting of 2 in fields south of Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and attempted homicide of two people in Greenfield on Sunday.
At about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, MCSO deputies and Greenfield Police officers responded to a report...
Touch-A-Truck raises more than $65K for Coastal Kids Home Care
MONTEREY COUNTY — The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a day of family fun that combined big rigs, community spirit and philanthropy.
Together, participants, sponsors and volunteers raised more than $65,000...
Hartnell receives nearly $1M grant to support students
SALINAS VALLEY — A new $990,000 federal grant will help Hartnell College students gain efficient and coordinated access to such basic needs as food, housing and healthcare through centralized hubs on the school’s Main Campus in Salinas and four satellite locations.
The U.S. Department of...
High temperatures pose risk to pets, SPCA warns
MONTEREY COUNTY — With unseasonably high temperatures expected this week, the SPCA Monterey County is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep animals safe.
“What feels hot to you is also hot for your pet,” the SPCA said in a statement.
The organization offers these...
