Monterey County announces important dates for Presidential Primary Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.Ā
Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also...
Salinas Valley News Tidbits | June 14, 2020
BOOK RETURNS
KING CITY ā King City Libraryās book drop is unlocked. Librarian Robin Cauntay made the announcement last week on Facebook, thanking the community for their āpatience and library loyalty.ā While patrons are not able to go inside the building, they are able to...
Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday calls for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water ā and then think about how youāre going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain...
Soledad High senior receives arts scholarship
SOLEDAD ā Two students from South Monterey County are among the 11 recipients who were awarded 2023 College Arts Scholarships from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The $2,500 scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors in Monterey County who are pursuing a...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 26, 2025
FREE PHONES
SALINAS ā Alliance on Aging (AOA) provides services and resources that address the challenges and opportunities for older adults in Monterey County, one of which is needing a cell phone for everyday activities. AOA is inviting seniors to come and get a free...
City of Gonzales receives award for its leadership in housing development
GONZALES ā City of GonzalesĀ was honored by the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) at the 28th Annual Gala and Community Builder Awards on April 26Ā at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach.
At this yearās gala, the MCBC honored and highlighted āCommunity Buildersā who...
4th annual Salinas Juneteenth Celebration takes place Saturday at Hartnell College
SALINAS ā The Salinas Juneteenth Celebration Association and Hartnell College have announced the fourth annual Salinas Juneteenth Celebration, set to take place Saturday, June 22, at the Hartnell College main campus.
This yearās theme, āParticipate in Our Freedom,ā promises an enriching experience filled with live...
Gonzales school board appoints new superintendent
GONZALES ā Gonzales Unified School District has announced the appointment of Matilde Zamora as the new superintendent, following approval from the Board of Trustees at its June 14 meeting.
Zamora was selected from a pool of 31 applicants after a recruitment by a search firm....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 9, 2024
LISTENING SESSION
KING CITY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in King City. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the King City Library Branch, 402 Broadway...
Soledad youth lead charge to reduce underage drinking
SOLEDAD ā Youth in Monterey County Friday Night Live (FNL) have launched a campaign this year to tackle underage drinking throughout the region, including in Soledad.
Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive and healthy development, engaging youth as active leaders and resources in their...
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King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms...























