Ready to serve
Roy Harmon is legally blind, but that doesnāt stop him from owning and overseeing a food service operation at the Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad.
Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in South County
American Red Cross volunteers helped 79 homes in King City and Chualar become safer last Saturday by installing 271 smoke alarms and educating more than 300 residents as part of the nonprofit organizationās nationwide āSound the Alarm, Save a Lifeā campaign.
Eden Valley hosts CNA graduation
Another promising group of students graduated from Soledad Adult Schoolās Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program on Oct. 11 at Eden Valley Care Centerās Rosieās Garden.
Tax prep volunteers needed
Alliance on Aging is looking for a few South County residents to volunteer for the 2018 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program, which offers no-cost tax preparation services for seniors in Monterey County.
Gonzales preps for holidays
City of Gonzales is getting ready for its annual Holiday Lights Festival on Dec. 1.
Broadband Internet on its way to Gonzales
Internet for Gonzales residents will soon speed up with access to broadband services through Charter Communications.
Grass fires keep crews busy in South County
A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.
Gonzales, ZeroCity become partners
Alternative energy sources may be on the way for the City of Gonzales as the city council approved an agreement with ZeroCity LLC for development of renewable power production in Gonzales.
Summer reading program returns
The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme āReading Takes You Everywhere.ā
Library event features Disney author
āCoco in the Vines,ā the third annual South County event for the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries, is set to take place Saturday, July 7, at Scheid Vineyards and will feature the award-winning author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford.
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 28, 2026
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KING CITY
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