Monterey County supervisors spare sputtering cannabis equity grant program
MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program to ensure equity in the local commercial cannabis market is sputtering but will continue on a smaller scale.
The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 19 to continue the Growing Equity Together program, known as GET, despite...
California throws a rescue line to its dwindling monarch butterflies
Known for their windowpane wing design and bright orange color, Western monarch butterflies add a dash of magic to the California coast, where they spend the winter. Now a coalition of conservation groups, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the environmentalist organization...
Mee Memorial CFO receives recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s CFO Mark Woolery has earned recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “29 rural hospital CFOs to know in 2023.”
The list includes CFOs from rural healthcare systems across the United States. Woolery is one of two...
King City inmate’s death under investigation at Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — At about 4:07 a.m. on Jan. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas located an incarcerated person in their housing cell who was unresponsive.
“Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures on the subject,” according to...
Extended ramp closures set for northbound 101 in King City
KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will require a four-week closure of the northbound First Street onramp and the northbound Canal Street offramp.
The ramp closures will be in place from Monday, April 4, until Monday,...
Bracero mural unveiling set for Friday in Chualar
CHUALAR — Monterey County Supervisors Chris Lopez and Luis Alejo and the Arts Council for Monterey County will host an unveiling celebration of the Bracero Legacy Mural on Friday, April 18, in Chualar.
The Bracero Legacy Mural is the first mural of its kind on...
What can reopen in California’s red tier?
CALIFORNIA — Coronavirus cases have continued to recede. President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccine available for all U.S. adults by the end of May, sooner than previously expected, because of a deal with Johnson & Johnson to boost supply. More...
Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation rededicates rose garden
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Tuesday with the chambers of commerce from King City and Soledad for the Mee Memorial Rose Garden.
The rose garden was planted more than 50 years ago by a local man wanting to...
Fundraiser brings in $150K to support King City resident in need of liver transplant
KING CITY — Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own.
With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2025
ART WORKSHOPS
KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City is hosting a series of Día de los Muertos events this fall. On Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., it will host a free Beading Workshop with Yesenia Guerrero, suitable for all ages....
