King City Police advise travelers to drive sober this holiday season
KING CITY — King City Police Department is encouraging everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver, as millions of Americans will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays.
During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season,...
Hartnell takes first step toward finding permanent superintendent/president
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board has announced formation of an ad hoc board committee to gather information on and identify potential consultants who can assist the board in a search process for a permanent superintendent/president.
At the conclusion of the board’s regular...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County provides update on US 101 South of Salinas project
SALINAS — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.
The project, which is still in the planning stages, is aimed at addressing serious safety concerns along the...
King City High seniors celebrate graduation at in-person ceremony
KING CITY — King City High School’s Class of 2021 saw more than 220 students finish their journey with a graduation at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Last year’s graduation included both an online ceremony as well as an outdoor ceremony in a drive-thru format...
UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey County
UPDATE — Nov. 7, 2025:
Full November SNAP/CalFresh benefits have begun posting to the EBT cards of Monterey County residents, according to the County of Monterey Department of Social Services on Friday.
“The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is telling us that California has initiated...
Monterey County Business Council secures contract to manage SBA’s Small Business Development Centers
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties.
This achievement underscores the Council’s dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 30, 2022
TACOS WITH COPS
KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned another Tacos with a Cop event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at El Toro Taco Shop, 1301 Broadway St., in King City. Community members are invited to stop by...
Southern Monterey County Foundation tops more than $220K granted to nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has topped $220,000 total granted in November, awarding $31,160 to 13 nonprofit organizations serving southern Monterey County communities.
Grant focus areas include education, senior services and community...
Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers.
To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam to...
State adds tsunami hazard maps for Alameda, Monterey and San Mateo counties
California has added interactive maps for several counties in the state, including three in the greater Bay Area, as part of its ongoing Tsunami Hazard Area project mapping the entire coastline of California.
The California Geologic Survey released maps Tuesday for Alameda, Monterey and San...
