Covid-19 cases rise to 545 in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has increased to 545, up 15 from the previous day, according to the latest data from Monterey County Health Department.
Monday’s report shows a total of 333...
King City DUI checkpoint ends with 1 arrest, 20 citations
KING CITY — A recent DUI checkpoint in downtown King City resulted in one arrest and 20 citations.
The Aug. 27 checkpoint was held at Broadway and Canal streets from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. During the course of the Saturday night checkpoint, a total...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 13, 2024
EL GRITO CELEBRATION
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the annual El Grito Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 15. The festivities will kick off with a parade at 10:30 a.m., starting at the Mercadito on Broadway and ending at the...
City of King’s weekly community walk ends with big prizes
KING CITY — City of King has announced that its weekly community walk, which ended a successful two-month run in October, will continue in the new year.
Launched in partnership with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, the new event featured a leisurely 30-minute walk through...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 14, 2025
EDUCATION TOUR
MONTEREY COUNTY — The 2024-25 Inside Education Monterey County Cohort will host its next tour on Friday, March 21. Guests who sign up to experience this unique hands-on experience will dive deep into the topic of science and the arts in Monterey County...
Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday.
Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...
County of Monterey begins road striping project
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas.
Work began Monday,...
King City High School senior receives arts scholarship
KING CITY — Carlos Acevedo from King City High School has been awarded a College Arts Scholarship from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
Acevedo is one of 15 graduating high school seniors in Monterey County to receive the scholarship this year, and is...
Monterey County housing survey underway in unincorporated areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents who live in unincorporated areas of Monterey County may see county staff and vehicles in their neighborhoods beginning the week of Dec. 12.
Monterey County Housing and Community Development Department is working on a Community Housing Conditions Survey and will be...
