Monterey County supervisor begins role on California Coastal Commission following Speaker Rivas appointment
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has officially begun his tenure on the California Coastal Commission, following his appointment by State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Lopez started his work on May 21, bringing a rural Central Coast perspective to one of the stateās...
Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau launches data dashboard in response to Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A new GIS-based data dashboard is now online and available to the public to track where environmental testing and monitoring have taken place across the tri-county area in response to the 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire.
This new interactive dashboard ā...
Gonzales man gets 38-year prison sentence for 2021 fatal shooting and other crimes
GONZALES ā On May 20, Jesus Tejeda, 37, of Gonzales, was sentenced to 38 years and eight months in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter with the personal use a firearm, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in furtherance of...
ALBA celebrates National Fruits and Vegetables Month by cultivating new farmersĀ and fresh food in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā As the country celebrates National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month this June, the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is spotlighting the farmers behind the produce ā and the power of farming to change lives.
Located in the heart of the Salinas...
Tri-county officials unite on immigration stance
CENTRAL COAST ā A multitude of elected officials, workers and law enforcement personnel from Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties gathered at the Government Center in Salinas last Wednesday to send a message to the immigrant community and the federal government.
āToday we stand...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 4, 2025
LISTENING SESSION
KING CITY ā A community listening session to learn about the next steps in King Cityās Active Transportation Project is set for Wednesday, June 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell Collegeās King City Education Center, 117 N. Second St., Community Room,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 11, 2025
FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
KING CITY ā ECHO Housing will resume monthly office hours at City Hall in King City beginning Wednesday, June 11. They are available for free private counseling and mediation services for individuals in need of assistance with tenant rights issues. Office hours...
Artichoke Festival closes its doors after 65 years
CASTROVILLE ā The beloved Artichoke Festival, a cherished tradition in Monterey County for more than six decades, will not return this year.
The festivalās board of directors announced its official closure after 65 years of celebrating the regionās rich agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community...
PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to support residents
SOLEDAD ā A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Thursday has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas and Bradley in southern Monterey County.
According to the County of Monterey, PG&E has directly notified residents in the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 13, 2025
BEAUTIFICATION BBQ
KING CITY ā The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park on Wednesday, June 18, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks to...
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Worthy to Print Column | The Worthy Tree
How long have you lived in the house you live in now? I ask, because I was truly startled by the answer my bride...