Monterey County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen equipment in ag theft spree
MONTEREY COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, multiple agricultural businesses in Monterey County have been targeted by a wave of burglaries, resulting in the theft of valuable equipment.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit has been actively investigating these incidents, leading to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2024
EL MERCADO OPENS
SALINAS — Hartnell College has announced the grand opening of El Mercado, an on-campus market set to launch on April 1 at its Main Campus in Salinas. Developed by the Hartnell College SOUL Center (Office of Basic Needs), El Mercado is an...
Photo | Restaurants reopen indoor dining
KING CITY — The Cork & Plough in King City was one of many Monterey County restaurants that have reopened to 25% indoor seating capacity.
The recent county shift into the Red Tier, with relaxed restrictions on businesses, meant restaurants could offer more than...
San Ardo woman gets jail time for failing to care for animals
SAN ARDO — A 70-year-old woman from San Ardo has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year of probation after pleading guilty for failing to take care of her animals.
According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, Debra Kallmeyer was contacted...
City parks in Monterey County reopen to community
MONTEREY COUNTY — City parks throughout Monterey County have begun to reopen due to the lessening of health restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gonzales Recreation Department announced the reopening of its parks by March 12. The announcement followed a March 1 reopening of the...
Monterey County establishes hotline to report agricultural employee safety concerns
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has established a dedicated hotline to report agricultural concerns related to farmworker safety as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, wildfire smoke and the safe use of pesticides.
The phone number, available for both English and Spanish...
Cal Water’s King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY — To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
King City Police arrest man for local burglaries
KING CITY — King City Police Department has arrested a man in connection with multiple burglaries around town.
On July 13, at about 3:48 a.m., local officers responded to Mee Memorial Hospital on a report of a subject walking on the roof. When police arrived,...
