House votes to give millions of ‘Dreamers’ and farmworkers a path to citizenship
The Democratic-led House voted Thursday to create a path to citizenship for an estimated 4 million immigrants who entered the country illegally, reopening a politically charged debate over the nation’s broken immigration system just as President Joe Biden confronts a growing surge of migrants...
Monterey County launches noise complaint hotline for unincorporated areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents in unincorporated areas of Monterey County now have a dedicated Noise Complaint Hotline to report noise ordinance violations.
Monterey County Housing and Community Development Department is rolling out the hotline incrementally and the service may be increased over time. The new...
Salinas Valley State Prison donates to Sun Street Centers in King City
KING CITY — Sun Street Centers received a donation of $3,662 from the Salinas Valley State Prison in support of its King City outpatient program at 641 Broadway St.
The March 7 announcement was made alongside SVSP officials and Sun Street Centers leaders.
Those present...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 20, 2025
DUI/DL CHECKPOINT
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license (DL) checkpoint on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. DUI/DL checkpoint locations are determined based on data...
South Monterey County schools move ahead with distance learning for upcoming year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced July 17 that schools located in counties on the state’s Covid-19 watch list would only be able to begin their 2020-21 school year in a virtual setting over computer, also known as distance learning.
Monterey County was one...
Mee Memorial nurse receives Daisy Award
Mee Memorial Hospital each quarter recognizes one of their outstanding nurses by honoring them with the Daisy Award. This quarter’s recipient of the Daisy Award was Lucy Trejo, LVN, in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Hartnell College launches climate ambassadors program with NOAA grant support
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has introduced the Climate and Environmental Resilience Ambassadors (CERA) Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower students as leaders in climate adaptation and environmental resilience.
Funded through a $2 million sub-award from California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, the program will equip...
King City suspect arrested after Flock camera alerts Greenfield Police of stolen vehicle
SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield Police Department was alerted by the Flock Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system of a stolen vehicle traveling toward Greenfield on Nov. 5.
Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on southbound Highway 101 near Espinoza Road, where the...
King City students organize celebration to lift spirits during trying year
KING CITY — King City High School athletes paraded down Broadway Street as part of a student-organized homecoming caravan on March 24.
The pandemic shutdowns meant alterations to sports programs and the year’s activities, but the adjusted KCHS homecoming in February also came with a...
South Monterey County’s first marijuana dispensary opens
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County’s first marijuana dispensary has opened for business in Greenfield, selling recreational cannabis products in the area.
Higher Level, a locally owned cannabis retailer with operations in Seaside and Hollister, opened its third location in Greenfield earlier this month. A grand...























