General Election 2024: School board, council races unfold across South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā In the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, the latest results on Friday showed strong competition for seats on South Monterey County school boards, the Soledad Community Health Care District, and city councils in Greenfield and King City.
Voter turnout so far reached...
General Election 2024: Voters approve school bonds, shoot down city taxes in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures.
All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 13, 2024
PET CLINIC
GONZALES ā A low-cost vaccination clinic for all dogs and puppies is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Gonzales Police Department at 109 Fourth St. No appointments are needed. Vaccines and microchips are being...
King City honored among Californiaās āCutest Small Townsā near national parks
KING CITY ā The internet site TheTravel.com has recognized King City, Calif., as one of the āCutest Small Towns Near California National Parks.ā
Among a list of seven small towns, King City was recognized for its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, just 27 miles to...
King Cityās Trunk or Treat 2024 draws record crowd for Halloween fun
KING CITY ā King Cityās seventh annual Trunk or Treat event brought Halloween spirit to life at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Expo Lawn, with a record-breaking turnout of 1,769 children and adults.
Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free family event ran from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 8, 2024
FALL LECTURE
BRADLEY ā San Antonio Valley Historical Association is hosting its annual Meeting and Fall Lecture featuring āFall at Hesperia Hall,ā on Saturday, Nov. 16. The public event will take place at Hesperia Hall, which is located on Bryson-Hesperia Road in Bradley. A meet-and-greet...
General Election 2024: Early results for South Monterey County school boards, health care district
SALINAS VALLEY ā Preliminary results from the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election show several candidates in the lead for seats on South Monterey County school boards and the Soledad Community Health Care District. Although these early counts provide insight, additional votes expected this Friday...
Monterey County Board of Supervisors approves hiring freeze amid fiscal challenges
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a hiring freeze for county positions funded by the General Fund discretionary revenue.
The unanimous decision was made during the Boardās meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 15, as the county grapples with significant fiscal challenges.
County Administrative...
King City secures $25M for new Multimodal Transit Center
KING CITY ā California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced more than $1.3 billion in funding has been awarded to public transportation projects statewide through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).
Among the 27 approved projects, King City will receive $25 million to advance...
General Election 2024: Cullen retains King City Council seat
KING CITY ā Incumbent Robert Cullen has won re-election to his District 5 seat on the King City Council, defeating challenger Jonas Lalehzadeh in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election.
Cullen, a local small business owner, received 150 votes, representing 64.38% of the vote, while...