Monterey County launches feedback service for 911 calls
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Emergency Communications has launched a customer service feedback survey program beginning this month.
The program, called CueHit, is a new tool for the community and user agencies to provide feedback after talking with 911 call takers or dispatchers. Monterey County...
Day of the Child recognizes local youth
The community of Gonzales celebrated its young members by honoring El DĆa de los NiƱos, or Day of the Child, last Sunday, April 28, at Central Park.
Soledad City Council meets new, larger youth council
SOLEDAD ā Soledad City Council greeted new and returning members of Soledad Youth Council, 20 in total, during last month's regular meeting as the 2020-21 membership was introduced.
This is the second year for the youth council, which began in March 2019, with 12 founding...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office details military equipment use
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Nov. 7 for an updated military equipment use policy from the Monterey County Sheriffās Office and received a report on the use of such equipment in part of 2022.
The Sheriffās Office reported 33...
Salinas Valley officers help escort Flame of Hope
SALINAS VALLEY ā Police officers and community members from King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales escorted the Flame of Hope torch through the Salinas Valley last week as part of its journey to the 2023 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games.
The 2023 Law Enforcement...
South County cities win Clean Air awards
The Cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad received awards from the Monterey Bay Area Resources District for being Clean Air Leaders on June 22 at the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Greenfield family welcomes New Yearās baby
GREENFIELD ā The labor and delivery team atĀ Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System in Salinas celebrated the births of three babies on Jan. 1, 2023.
The third and final baby of New Yearās Day, Vivica Ivy Sharp of Greenfield,Ā arrived at 10:40 p.m., just in time to...
Court services expand in South Monterey County after years of limited operations
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for South Monterey County residents.
The courthouse, located at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, is now open every Tuesday from 9...
Stomp for a cause
Sun Street Centers recently celebrated its South County STOMP at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, bringing in more than $125,000 in one night to support the new substance abuse treatment facility in King City.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 30, 2025
DROP-OFF EVENT
KING CITY ā A King City Community Drop-Off Event will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St. Accepted items include mattresses, appliances, yard waste and clean wood, electronics, metals, furniture and tires....
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Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic earns countywide education honor
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County School Boards Association has honored the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic with its prestigious āExcellence in Educationā Award, recognizing...























