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La Plaza Bakery honored for new healthy, plant-based dishes

KING CITY — All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.  ā€œI’m thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this...

Donkey basketball draws crowd to King City High gym

Donkey basketball
KING CITY — King City High School FFA hosted the annual Donkey Basketball competition last Wednesday night in front a large crowd that nearly packed the school’s gym to watch the three games. In the first game of the evening, the King City Young Farmers...

Willow Fire grows to 1,500 acres; evacuations in place

BIG SUR — Evacuations have been issued for a wildfire that broke out Thursday night in the Los Padres National Forest about 7 miles west of the Arroyo Seco Campground. The fire, named the Willow Fire, has grown to at least 1,500 acres and is...

Jump into one of South County’s pools this summer

Hot summer days are upon the residents of South Monterey County, and one way to stay cool during those warm days is jumping into one of the pools in King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

Monterey County issues guidance on Halloween celebrations during Covid-19 pandemic

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MONTEREY COUNTY — With Halloween just weeks away, Monterey County Health Department has issued guidance on how to celebrate safely with regards to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Normal Halloween traditions, such as trick-or-treating, costume parties and showing off decorations, are all under different considerations this...

King City hosts successful National Night Out 2025

National Night Out King City
KING CITY — King City police and fire departments joined forces last Tuesday to host National Night Out 2025, which took place on a closed section of Bassett Street between the stations so community members could participate in games and raffles, as well as...

Sol Treasures executive director resigns, interim leader appointed

KING CITY — Sol Treasures, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of South Monterey County, has accepted the resignation of its long-serving executive director, Jeff Hinderscheid. After years of leading Sol Treasures programs with his trademark ebullience, Hinderscheid plans to pursue...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 24, 2025

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TRUTH ACT HEARING MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Truth Act hearing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 168 W. Alisal St., in Salinas. The local governing body of any California county or city, in which local...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 18, 2025

News Briefs
ART WORKSHOPS KING CITY — Sol Treasures in King City is hosting a series of DĆ­a 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....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 20, 2021

TRAFFIC REMINDER GONZALES — City of Gonzales is reminding residents to pay attention to the Public Works employees directing traffic each weekday morning on the Fifth Street Bridge. Lately, the employees have experienced motorists who are not respecting their traffic control and have created dangerous...
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