Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 15, 2024
COMMUNITY SURVEY
MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey is committed to creating a thriving tourism economy that enriches Monterey County’s economic vitality and quality of life. To accomplish this goal, it would like to hear from those who live, work and own businesses and property in...
King City residents join USC’s largest marching band ever
KING CITY — Miguel Aguirre and his daughter Karina Aguirre of King City performed together in the largest University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band ever to take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in late October.
Nearly 900 alumni joined 250 current...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to close Monterey, King City substations to public
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure of its two substation offices, located in Monterey and King City, to lobby services effective Nov. 17.
According to a news release Monday, the decision was made due to staffing needs that require records...
Why California is still in a state of emergency
California has one of the lowest coronavirus case rates in the nation. And after being one of the nation’s most stringently locked-down states for more than a year, the state next week will lift nearly all of its pandemic rules in what officials have...
Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest closes May 1
SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 this July.
Entries for the 2023 contest close May 1, and the winner will become an ambassador...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 vaccination rates remain stable
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said the county continues to make Covid-19 vaccines available and is looking toward younger demographics to raise vaccination rates during a press briefing on June 9.
Of county residents age 12 and older, 63% have...
Gray wolf spotted in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — A lone gray wolf that has been tracked to seven Northern California counties is now in Monterey County, wildlife officials said.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said this is as far south as they've seen a gray wolf travel in...
Monterey County Historical Society awarded over 80K historic photos from Pat Hathaway collection
MONTEREY COUNTY — The huge unrivaled collection of historical images collected by the late Pacific Grove photographer, Pat Hathaway, has been awarded to the Monterey County Historical Society in Salinas.
Hathaway died Jan. 6, 2021, without a will, which meant his estate — and the...
National Steinbeck Center celebrates John Steinbeck’s birthday with special event
SALINAS VALLEY — The National Steinbeck Center invites the community to celebrate the 123rd birthday of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck with a special “Pay What You Can” event from Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1.
During these three days, visitors can choose their...
