Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 3, 2025
OPERATION SANTA
KING CITY ā Operation Santa is coming soon, providing food, toys and holiday cheer to local families in need. A collection box for new, unwrapped toys is available at City Hall in King City during the next two weeks. Community members are encouraged...
āDr. Bobā leads Mee Memorialās rehab services
KING CITY ā It took his own horrific knee injury to introduce Robert Limone to his future profession. The sports injury required two years of extensive physical therapy, but it turned out to be such a positive experience he decided to investigate further studies...
California Rodeo Salinas surpasses $850K in community donations for 2025
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas recently announced that it has distributed $854,035 to nonprofits, Western heritage organizations and community groups across the region.
These funds, which increased by 7% over 2024, reflect the Rodeoās ongoing commitment to giving back and ensuring that local programs...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 3, 2023
NEW CLASSROOM
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Joint Union High School District is hosting a grand-opening ceremony for its new Adult Transition Program (ATP) classroom adjacent to King City High School on Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. ATP is for students ranging from...
San Ardo families receive presents, pozole kits for holidays
SAN ARDO ā Santaās helpers from Aera Energyās San Ardo oil field brightened the holidays for students from San Ardo School, San Ardo Head Start Preschool and their families.
Each student received gifts and their families were given the makings for a special holiday meal...
Violent crime spree leaves 1 dead in South Monterey County
UPDATE (Dec. 6, 5:22 p.m.):
On Monday, Dec. 6, Greenfield detectives developed information that identified Juan Arreola, 31, of Greenfield, as the suspect of the shooting that took place Friday on Elm Avenue. Arreola was located and taken into custody later that morning.
During a...
Popnoe-Presley engagement announced
Jeff Popnoe and Shari Schmidt of Bitterwater, Calif., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Popnoe to Chris Presley.
Melissa was raised in Truckee, Calif., but spent many vacations visiting her grandparents Jeff and Jean Schmidt on their Bitterwater ranch. Melissa graduated from Truckee...
King City coffee shop hosts pies and pets
KING CITY ā Rita Tavernetti and Lucy Jensen took part in the āPies and Pawsā event at Hestia coffee shop in King City on July 23.
Tavernetti had her home-baked pies for sale, while Jensen was signing copies of her latest book, āThe Rosebud and...
King City Library hosts celebration for 2025 Childrenās Day, Book Day
KING CITY ā DĆa de los NiƱos/DĆa de los Libros (Childrenās Day/Book Day) celebration at the King City Library was a great success, with patrons enjoying a wide range of fun activities to celebrate literacy and love of reading.
The April 30 event was sponsored...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2024
MINI GRANTS
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has announced the availability of Soledad Mini Grants for community groups or organizations eager to make a difference. Whether itās planting community gardens, hosting artsy events or anything in between, the grants are ready to turn their dreams...





















