Hitting the waves
South County girls between the ages of 5 and 17 took part in surf camp this past week with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.
Mee Memorial Hospital adds new surgeon to roster
KING CITY — Dr. Thomas Bosshardt recently joined the surgical team at Mee Memorial Healthcare System, creating a rotating team of three to ensure there is always a dedicated surgeon on call at the hospital.
Bosshardt lives in Arroyo Grande with his wife Louisa, and...
Public meetings to discuss Salinas Valley Recycles’ long-term facility project
The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (aka Salinas Valley Recycles) has released a Notice of Preparation stating its intent to produce an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Long-Term Facility Needs Study
Local domestic violence case inspires new play
A South County domestic violence case has inspired longtime local playwright David Norum's latest theater project, “My Name Is…”, premiering this weekend at the Pink Flamingo Theater in Monterey.
Central Coast VNA receives $50K grant for local support group
SALINAS VALLEY — Central Coast VNA and Hospice has received a $50,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to help support its Grief and Loss Program in Gonzales for South Monterey County residents.
Called New Beginnings, the free monthly support group is designed to help participants...
King City Ciclovía 2026 brings community together for health and fun
KING CITY — Broadway Street in downtown King City welcomed walkers, cyclists and families Sunday for the fourth annual King City Ciclovía, a community event promoting healthy living and overall well-being.
The Oct. 11 event, hosted by the City of King and the Monterey County...
DUI Checkpoint results in 1 arrest, 14 citations in King City
KING CITY — One person was arrested and 14 others received citations during a DUI Checkpoint last Friday in King City.
King City Police Department held the checkpoint at 625 Division St. for five hours, from 6 to 11 p.m., on Dec. 16.
Of the 260...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 13, 2022
SUMMER CAMP
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salvation Army will be hosting a free six-day Summer Camp for South Monterey County youth ages 8-12 at Camp Redwood Glen from July 18-24. Anyone interested in enrolling their child is encouraged to contact to Jean Salcido at 831-744-5839...
Ensemble Monterey presents ‘A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend
MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2023
DRUG DISPOSAL
GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Residents can eliminate prescription drug abuse by turning in expired or unused prescription drugs — with no questions asked — from 10 a.m. to 2...



















