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Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 14, 2023

POOLS OPEN KING CITY — Renovation of the King City dive pool is moving at a much-faster pace than anticipated, and as a result, the...

Hartnell College athletes receive 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarships

SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 student-athletes, including three from South Monterey County, were awarded a 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarship during a celebration...

County of Monterey receives sonar devices to aid in water rescues

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to...

World War II veteran from Monterey County honored

SALINAS — A 101-year-old World War II veteran who survived a kamikaze attack on his ship was the guest of honor at a special...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 1, 2023

HOUSING MEETING MONTEREY COUNTY — Community members are invited to attend a virtual meeting on the County of Monterey’s Housing Element on Thursday, June 1,...

Salinas Valley farmers seek rebound after floods, virus hit lettuce crops

SALINAS VALLEY — Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey County’s Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 25, 2023

BLOCK PARTY KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned a District 2 Block Party on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....

Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair

SALINAS VALLEY — Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to South Monterey County for a long weekend of family-friendly activities...

Soledad youth lead charge to reduce underage drinking

SOLEDAD — Youth in Monterey County Friday Night Live (FNL) have launched a campaign this year to tackle underage drinking throughout the region, including...

Free courses equip Rancho Cielo students with essential financial skills

SALINAS — To better equip young adults with essential life skills, Salinas-based nonprofit Rancho Cielo recently offered financial education workshops to 65 students —...

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Sykes Hot Springs

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death in Ventana Wilderness

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death in the Sykes Hot Springs area of the Ventana Wilderness in the...