Mayors unite to demand new courthouse in Greenfield
All four South County mayors have joined together on a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to intervene in the decision about where to build the next courthouse for Monterey County.
Cal Waterās King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY ā To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utilityās annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
High school board welcomes newest member
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District welcomed a new member, Irene Garcia, to its board April 17.
Four contestants to compete for 2022 Miss California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY ā Four contestants will compete for the 2022 title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas beginning Thursday.
This yearās competition consists of personality and appearance, scholarship and scholastic contests. The winner becomes a year-round ambassador for the California Rodeo Salinas, traveling to rodeos, parades...
Landmark new laws take effect in California
CALIFORNIA ā Hundreds of new bills signed into law last year have taken effect Jan. 1 in California, including historic measures to expand worker protections, tackle the stateās housing crisis, redress historical injustices, increase voter access and more.
āIn partnership with the Legislature, weāve advanced...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 17, 2023
COUNCIL VACANCY
KING CITY ā City of King is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat on King City Council representing District 1. Serving on the council provides an opportunity for those interested in a leadership role to help shape policies, services and the overall...
Salinas Valley Fair to host online livestock auction
KING CITY ā One of the largest features of the Salinas Valley Fair, the Junior Livestock Auction, will continue to take place through an online format even while the 2020 fair itself has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
The auction will take place on...
New banners showcase recent King City High School graduatesā success
KING CITY ā Dozens of banners featuring Class of 2020 graduates from King City High School have been displayed around town to recognize their academic achievement.
California State University Monterey Bayās GEAR UP program led the banner campaign in coordination with the high school and...
King City Highās Class of 2026 kicks off senior year with āSunriseā
KING CITY ā On Aug. 19, almost 100 seniors woke up before the roosterās call to attend one of King City High Schoolās newest and most beloved traditions, āSenior Sunrise.ā
All bundled up in their blankets, the seniors patiently watched the sunrise as they excitedly...
OāReillyās on the way
Construction is nearing completion on the new OāReilly Auto Parts store located on the corner of Broadway and Canal streets.





















