5 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — There are now five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Monterey County as of Friday, up one from yesterday's announcement, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department.
Four of the cases are travel-related, and the other is...
Country mega-star Keith Urban to headline Rodeo’s Big Week Kick Off Concert
SALINAS — Award-winning country artist Keith Urban will headline the 2024 Big Week Kick Off Concert on July 12.
Urban was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and just completed his first residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 21, 2021
HALLOWEEN CONTEST
KING CITY — King City Recreation Department is hosting its second annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Community members can decorate their business or residence for the holiday and register to win prizes, which will be awarded based on creativity, originality, design and layout....
Middle school students re-enact Civil War
A civil war broke out Friday morning at San Lorenzo County Park in King City, as students and teachers from Chalone Peaks Middle School participated in a living history event.
Fundraiser brings in $150K to support King City resident in need of liver transplant
KING CITY — Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own.
With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 26, 2024
NBA CHAMPION MEETUP
MONTEREY — The community is invited to a special Meet and Greet and Book Signing event with NBA player, coach, two-time champion, author and two-time cancer survivor Clifford Ray Jr. and his co-author Laynie D. Weaver on Saturday, April 27. The free...
Crisis Counseling Program provides outreach for Monterey County residents still affected by Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY — For those feeling stressed, anxious and lonely in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Interim’s Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) continues to provide outreach opportunities.
Interim’s short-term program offers support to individuals struggling with mental illness, and their families who have been affected...
Mushroom compost supports Salinas Valley farmers
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey Mushrooms, a mushroom grower based in Morgan Hill, has announced the release of its Certified Organic Spent Mushroom Compost (COSMC) to row crop and leafy green farmers throughout the Salinas Valley.
A finely balanced mixture of straw, peat moss, cottonseed meal,...
‘Nutcracker’ brings holiday tradition to King City
More than 1,200 people attended the 58th annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet,” which was jointly produced by the Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre.
