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March 4, 2026

Former King City resident shares journey to sobriety

The road to sobriety is not easy, but Steve ā€œMoeā€ Modena shows that it can be done. Modena, a former King City resident, came to Sun Street Centers in Salinas to ā€œsober upā€ in 1999.

South Monterey County roadways close due to mudslides, flooding

SALINAS VALLEY — Heavy rain from a winter storm continues to pummel South Monterey County, forcing local roadways to close due to flooding and mudslides. ā€œThe overnight storms have impacted many local roadways and continue to do so for the next few days,ā€ said Maia...

Salinas rally calls for return to local sports

SALINAS — A crowd of more than 100, composed of athletes, coaches and parents from schools throughout the Salinas Valley, gathered in front of Star Market in Salinas as part of a Let Them Play rally in late January. The statewide series of rallies have...

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 planned two-week closure for June 12-23 will not be necessary. The summer schedule will return to the original regular programming:...

Overnight closure of northbound 101 in Soledad begins tonight

SOLEDAD — Bridge rehabilitation work in Soledad will result in a full closure of northbound Highway 101 for four consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 8, and continuing through Thursday, May 11. These full closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. A...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 13, 2023

YOUTH JOB FAIR SOLEDAD — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is gearing up for the City of Soledad Youth Job Fair on Thursday, July 13. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad. BLOCK...

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Gonzales Library ribbon cutting

Hundreds attend grand opening of Gonzales Library

GONZALES — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) hosted a grand opening of the new Gonzales Branch Library on Saturday morning, with more than 200...