Residents encouraged to sign up for free clean drinking water
State Water Board bilingual staff, along with Monterey County Public Health, will have a booth to sign up any qualified residents this Sunday for free bottled drinking water if they have domestic wells with high nitrate levels.
Next generation of healthcare professionals graduate from SVMHS summer program
SALINAS VALLEY ā Summer Health Institute class of 2022 invested five weeks of their summer to advance their future as medical health professionals.
After a competitive application process, this year 29 students from high schools across Monterey County took part in a special graduation ceremony...
King City High students shine at annual Scholarship Banquet
KING CITY ā On a night filled with gratitude, excitement and hope, the annual King City Scholarship Banquet, held April 28 at the Salinas Valley Fair, brought together students, families, donors and community members to celebrate the bright futures of local seniors.
The event honored...
Rain derails grand opening of King City Traffic Garden
KING CITY ā The grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden at San Antonio Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, was postponed due to inclement weather.
After rain was forecasted for the weekend, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced the celebration would now...
SPCA Wildlife Center rescues unique hawk
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a unique hawk on Aug. 11: a 14-year-old leucistic red-tailed hawk.
The hawk was found on the ground in San Benito County. Since San Benito County does not have its own wildlife center,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 17, 2022
MURAL DEDICATION
KING CITY ā Monterey County Dance Foundation is hosting a dedication ceremony for its mural, āA Tribute to the Nutcracker,ā on Friday, June 17, at 3 p.m. Gloria Sanchez, a Hartnell College student and King City High School alumna, designed and led the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 28, 2023
MEDICAL CAMP
SALINAS ā A unique summer camp program is underway at Salinas Valley Health, where enthusiastic campers are on campus for a two-week, behind-the-scenes introduction to the healthcare field. This summerās cohort consists of 29 students, grades 4-6, across Monterey County. The fun camp...
National Night Out brings King City families and first responders together
KING CITY ā Law enforcement agencies across South Monterey County participated in the National Night Out on Aug. 2, part of a nationwide effort to get communities in touch with the officers who serve them.
Local police and fire departments hosted community booths and offered...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Sept. 16, 2020
BIKE HELMETS
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Union School District Resource Center, 493 El Camino Real, will host a bike helmet fitting event today from 3 to 5 p.m., by appointment only. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury while cycling if they are properly fitted. Elementary...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 5, 2024
STOP SIGN CHANGE
CHUALAR ā Chualar residents may have noticed that the āSTOPā signs have recently changed at Main and Grant streets. Now, if motorists are coming off Highway 101 onto Main Street or coming from Chualar River Road going toward the Main and Grant...






















