Salinas Valley Fair makes triumphant return this week
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is jumping “Back in the Saddle” this week, returning with many of its popular activities following a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“At long last we are ‘Back in the Saddle’ again,” said Margaret Noroian, president of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 29, 2021
TOY DRIVE
KING CITY — King City Rotary is collecting toys for the Operation Give Back Christmas toy drive. The club has collection boxes to distribute to businesses that would like to assist in the effort and be a collection point for donations. Those interested...
South Monterey County cattle business evolves into growing beef producer
KING CITY — Jeremiah Casey arrived in San Lucas, Calif., in 1861 as a young Irish immigrant. He started homesteading and ranching, raising beef, finishing them on grass and marketing them as best he could, given the limited resources at hand.
Back then, ranchers didn't...
Salinas Valley Fair to host online livestock auction
KING CITY — One of the largest features of the Salinas Valley Fair, the Junior Livestock Auction, will continue to take place through an online format even while the 2020 fair itself has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
The auction will take place on...
Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 20, 2023
COMMUNITY WALK
KING CITY — The City of King’s new weekly walk/bike/run event, in conjunction with the Blue Zones Project, continues every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through October 25. The community is invited to join for a fun and leisurely 30-minute walk through downtown beginning...
Volunteers help recycle more than 500 wreaths from veterans’ graves in King City
KING CITY — With the help of local youth and community volunteers, more than 500 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves during December’s worldwide Wreaths Across America Day were recycled Jan. 17 at King City Cemetery.
Students from King City High School, including members of Health...
King City releases results of 2024 Bilingual Community Opinion Survey
KING CITY — The results are in from the 2024 King City Bilingual Community Opinion Survey, which was distributed to every household and business.
A total of 260 participants responded with their input. One of the items requested respondents to prioritize 30 City objectives.
The...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks input on walking, biking safety
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County is seeking public input on a plan to improve walking and biking safety on local streets and roadways.
TAMC will host a series of community engagement events beginning this weekend and continuing through the fall as part...
