King City launches weekly community walk on Wednesdays
KING CITY ā In conjunction with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, the City of King is launching a new weekly walk/bike/run event, which kicks off Wednesday evening and continues through October.
The Blue Zones Project is a community well-being initiative designed to implement built environment...
Lockwood 4-H hosts virtual record book workshops
LOCKWOOD ā Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Lockwood 4-H Club has managed to stay active with several events.
On Feb. 13, the club hosted the first of three County Record Book Workshops. Of the 14 4-H clubs in Monterey County, eight of those clubs had members...
Storm damage estimates exceed $30M in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County has released initial damage estimates following the onslaught of recent winter storms that caused major flooding, mudslides and other hazardous conditions throughout the region.
Currently, the countyās Department of Emergency Management is estimating at least $30 million in damages to...
Why California is planning to ban fracking
A little more than a week ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that not only would California effectively ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, by 2024, but the state also would work to phase out oil extraction entirely by 2045.
āAs we move to swiftly decarbonize our...
South County Young Adult Job Fair set for this Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Works and the City of Soledad are teaming up for a South County Young Adult Job Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad.
āWeāre proud to partner...
King City gears up for Beautification Week
King Cityās Beautification Week is just around the corner and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 28, 2025
RESURFACING PROJECT
KING CITY ā King City Tennis Courts are now closed for renovation. Resurfacing of the courts located adjacent to the King City Golf Course began last week and is anticipated to be completed within three weeks. It will include resurfacing of all the...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies this spring
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by vehicles as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āTragically, many babies slowly starve or...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 18, 2025
PHOTO CONTEST
CALIFORNIA ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has announced its ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The contest encourages participants to submit photos showcasing the scenic beauty, communities, activities and history of RCRCās 40 member counties. Entries can be submitted via the...
King City celebrates opening of newest park
KING CITY ā King Cityās newest park, located in the Mills Ranch subdivision, is now open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 3.
Central Park was constructed by the Mills Ranch developer, Nino Homes, and will be maintained and operated by the City of King.
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