River Fire spreads to 2,800 acres south of Salinas, 10% contained
SALINAS VALLEY — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 2,800 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, CalFire reported Monday morning.
The fire is currently 10% contained and residents in the areas...
111th California Rodeo Salinas postponed until September
SALINAS — The 111th California Rodeo Salinas has been postponed until September, following a recommendation from the rodeo’s Covid-19 Response Committee.
California Rodeo Association’s Executive Board voted unanimously to move the 2021 rodeo from July 15-18 to now Sept. 23-26. The Professional Bull Riding event...
How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
“This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.”
Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign?
No, he was reveling in news from what has long been California’s sweet...
Arts Council for Monterey County launches Covid-19 poster campaign with local artists
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has launched a new initiative called “Keeping Monterey County Safe,” teaming up with local artists to design mask posters for the public in hopes of spreading the county’s health message about wearing a mask.
According...
Caltrans works to ‘Clean California’ on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach.
As part of...
King City balances budget, plans new sales tax measure
KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre announced the city has reached a balanced budget for the first time in 16 years during last week’s State of the City luncheon.
“This year for the first time since June 30, 2005, the City of King...
Monterey County, Bay Area health officers urge caution as Covid cases rise
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s health officer is joining 10 other officials from the Bay Area in stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, such as masking indoors, as the region experiences a new surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations.
The Bay Area now has...
Gang member pleads guilty to King City murders
KING CITY — Raul Lucas of Salinas has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder while personally using a firearm for the benefit of the Sureno criminal street gang.
On Dec. 26, 2021, 21-year-old Lucas and three other Sureno gang members met up in...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2021
TORO PARK REOPENS
SALINAS — Monterey County’s Toro Park reopened to the public on April 19 after an eight-month closure as the park recovered from wildfire damage. Most trails in the park are open and visitors are asked to stay on and in designated trails...
