Arts Council for Monterey County offers new round of Community Arts Grants
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened on March 16.
The grants are designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to bring vibrant public arts and culture programs to...
Nearly century-old candy tradition lives on in Gonzales
GONZALES ā A nearly 100-year-old tradition continued at La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales as students received candy bags before the holiday break, along with a visit from Santa Claus.
In 1929, the newly established Gonzales Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) began distributing a bag of...
Monterey County joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump Administrationās sanctuary policy threats
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administrationās unlawful threats against local jurisdictions with so-called āsanctuaryā policies.
The lawsuit, spearheaded by the County of Santa Clara...
Deadline nears for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY ā Young ladies who are passionate about the Western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 title July 5-7, with the winner being announced on July 7.
Entries close on Monday, May 6. The winner...
TAMC receives $640K grant for Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan.
The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...
Basketball | Greenfield, Soledad teams end season at playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY ā This past weekend was the start of the Central Coast Section (CCS) basketball playoffs, and South Monterey County was well represented with three teams in the postseason.
The local basketball teams that made it to the CCS playoffs were the Greenfield Bruins...
Operation Santa 2024 brings Christmas cheer to hundreds of South Monterey County families
SALINAS VALLEY ā The spirit of Christmas was alive and well earlier this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, as nearly 600 families from South Monterey County gathered for the annual Operation Santa event.
Hosted by Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and...
Gonzales American Legion Auxiliary announces essay contest winners
GONZALES ā Each year the American Legion Auxiliary of Gonzales, Unit 81, hosts an essay contest under the committee Americanism.
The title this year was, āWhat does Freedom mean to me?ā, and teacher Isaura Garciaās eighth-grade English class at Fairview Middle School submitted around...
Monterey County Business Council secures contract to manage SBAās Small Business Development Centers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administrationās Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties.
This achievement underscores the Councilās dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...
Fall job fairs offer opportunities for Monterey County jobseekers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October.
āTime to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court...























