Monterey County begins preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Though there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Monterey County currently, the countyās team of public health professionals and medical providers have begun preparations for a potential outbreak.
āWhile there is great public concern about this virus, there...
Heal Together celebrates one year of healing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In early 2021, Hospice Giving Foundation CEO Siobhan Greene posed a question to the community, āIn this time of incredible grief and loss, how can we join together to heal?ā After a competitive grant process, on Dec. 9, 2021, Hospice Giving...
Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD ā All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the āVery Highā fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type.Ā Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Dec. 5, 2020
VETERAN RESOURCES
KING CITY ā Veterans can pick up a resource kit at King City Library during curbside hours. The kit contains information about how to access benefits through resources, such as VetNow. There will also be swag included in the veteran grab bag. The...
King City High seniors celebrate graduation at in-person ceremony
KING CITY ā King City High Schoolās Class of 2021 saw more than 220 students finish their journey with a graduation at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Last yearās graduation included both an online ceremony as well as an outdoor ceremony in a drive-thru format...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 25, 2025
SURPLUS SALE
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās Procurement Office will hold a public surplus sale on Friday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1488 Schilling Place in Salinas. The event features office furniture, including chairs, file cabinets and bookcases. All items are...
āNutcracker Balletā soars to new heights for 60th production in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā āThe Nutcracker Balletā returned to the stage last month for its 60th anniversary production in South Monterey County, featuring local students from Monterey County Dance Theatre and character actors from The Stage Hands who performed the holiday classic at Robert Stanton...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 22, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING
SALINAS ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new Re-Entry Resource Center on Thursday, Oct. 23. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at 1412 Natividad Road in Salinas and will be followed by a job and...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 27, 2025
CLASS REUNION
GONZALES ā Gonzales High joint class reunion (1972-78) is just over two months away and classmates are encouraged to make their plans for the event that will take place on Sept. 6 at the Salinas Elks Lodge. Events include cocktails from 5 to...
PG&E customers lost nearly $300K to scammers in 2025
CENTRAL COAST ā As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to āSlow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.ā
During a time when many Californians are occupied with...






















