Monterey County high school students invited to meet Ambassador Taylor
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has announced its partnership with the World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay Area (WACMB) to host a free after-school event for high school students and teachers to meet and hear from Ambassador William B. Taylor.
The...
Fort Hunter Liggett maintains training lands with targeted grazing
JOLON — What do a BeeLiner C-17, a herd of 300 goats and an endangered arroyo toad have in common? They’ve all shared land space at Fort Hunter Liggett’s Schoonover Airfield.
Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) recently deployed hundreds of goats to Schoonover Airfield in September,...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | Oct. 19, 2020
OPIOID INFORMATION
SOLEDAD — While the Soledad Police Department works to get information out about the dangers of opioid addiction, the city is working on a virtual town hall, planned for Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. The event will discuss the opioid epidemic...
Retiree reflects on half-century of agricultural work in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Jesse Holguin retired from Gonzales Irrigation Systems on Dec. 31, wrapping up a career of 40 years with the company and more than 50 years in total with agricultural work.
Holguin began working for Mel Fowler of King City 51 years ago,...
Fire rages in southern San Benito County, northeast of King City
BITTERWATER — A fire that sparked in the southern end of San Benito County on June 16 is 65 percent contained at 800 acres as of June 18.
Crews from Cal Fire and Hollister Fire responded to the Bitter Fire, located in Bitterwater northeast of...
King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals
KING CITY — A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The fundraiser, “Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures,” hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...
King City man arrested for rape, kidnapping
KING CITY — On Dec. 30, a 17-year-old girl reported to King City Police Department that she was a victim of rape after attending a party in the 100 block of Bedford Circle in King City on Dec. 24.
“During the party, the suspect provided...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 27, 2025
CLASS REUNION
GONZALES — 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...
