Public input sought on Salinas Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plans
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) Board of Directors on Aug. 12 approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) drafts to be released for public comment for the following subbasins: Eastside, Forebay, Langley and Upper Valley.
This comes after the 180/400 Foot Aquifer...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD ā Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Virtual luncheon discusses ways to make King City better
KING CITY ā King City Rotary Club and King City Chamber of CommerceĀ and Agriculture jointly hosted the 29th annual Beautification Week kickoff luncheon virtually this year on June 16.
Beautification Week Chairperson Karen Jernigan introduced the program, while Waste Management representative Kristin Skromme discussed trash...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 25, 2023
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
SALINAS ā Salinas-based Coastal Kids Home Care is hosting its Ninth Annual Touch-A-Truck, a family-friendly event benefiting children in the community coping with cancer and other serious illnesses on Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds. The Salinas Rodeo Midway will be transformed...
Cal Water expands water-saving programs for King City customers
KING CITY ā As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping customers save water every day through expanded water conservation programs and educational resources.
These programs and resources include newly launched lawn-to-garden and spray-to-drip rebates, which offer incentives for...
Man arrested after stealing 2 vehicles, leading police on pursuit in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office responded to a domestic disturbance report in the 62000 block of Cattlemen Road in San Ardo at about 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
The victim reported that Hugo Manuel Sanchez, 34, had vandalized some property and stolen...
Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3.
Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...
Farmerās Market open for business
South Countyās only Farmerās Market is open in Soledad every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
King City and Greenfield high schools see rise in failing grades
SALINAS VALLEY ā Grades among high school students at both King City and Greenfield high schools were evaluated during the latest board meeting of the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
Edward Van Hoose, assistant principal at GHS, spoke first with an academic...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 26, 2023
SCHOOL CARNIVAL
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Unified School District Education Foundationās Carnival has been rescheduled for April 27-30. There will be rides, games, food and more by Butler Amusements at Frank Ledesma Elementary School, 973 Vista De Soledad. Families can contact their childrenās school sites for...






















