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News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 24, 2024

HIGHWAY MEETING CHUALAR — Caltrans is inviting the public to attend a public meeting on the proposed US 101 South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project....

Community input sought for flood-prone areas to support future groundwater recharge...

SALINAS VALLEY — In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit...
Vote elections ballots

Early voting centers open in South Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 23, 2024

HIGHWAY WORK JOLON — A bridge improvement project continues Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will result in a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 101 at...

Housing shortfall impedes Monterey County’s economic growth, new report shows

MONTEREY COUNTY — The imbalance between housing supply and demand is a key challenge to economic growth in Monterey County, according to a new...

Guest Column | Wishcycling: What It Is and How to Avoid...

Waste sorting is not a new topic in California. With the state setting new sustainability ambitions to divert more materials from landfills and combat...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 18, 2024

COLLECTION DRIVE KING CITY — The Community Food Pantry of King City is reminding residents that the Goodwill collection drive will be Saturday and Sunday,...
Scams

Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more...
Vote elections ballots

Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 16, 2024

BUS CHANGES MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has announced that, effective immediately, standees will no longer be allowed on any routes along Highway 101...

Local News

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Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of first-degree murder, assault

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Lawrence Adams, 45, was convicted by a jury on June 26 of first-degree murder, assault by a...