Fees reduced for artistsā open studio tour
Thanks to funding from the Arts Council for Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shops, a discounted registration fee of $150 is being offered to participants whose tour locations are in Salinas, Salinas Valley and
Governor lifts state drought emergency
Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.
New legislation could move up Californiaās presidential primary
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) are calling for California voters to have an earlier say in the presidential primary process.
For a good cause
Team Mallobox/Arroyo was out collecting for the 2017 Relay for Life at California Gourmet Pizza last week.
County Permit Center introduces line-management technology
In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agencyās Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.
Salinas Valley Memorial earns cost-savings award
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is getting national recognition after receiving the 2017 Cost Management and Savings Leadership Award from Vizient, Inc.
A tasty tradition
Every second Tuesday of the month, hungry customers can find John Sargenti making polenta. Sargenti is known throughout Salinas Valley for his skill at the dish.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Taylor Farms held a ribbon cutting for its wind, solar and co-generation plant. The combined system can handle 100 percent of the processing plantās energy needs.
County supervisor applauds new drinking water program
Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo applauded a first-of-its-kind drinking water replacement program between the Salinas Basin Agricultural Stewardship Group, LLC, and the State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality
Salinas Valley Memorial earns āAā rating for patient safety
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has achieved a fifth consecutive āAā rating for its commitment to patient safety.
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 10, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 307:52 a.m. Use of cellphone while driving on Division St.8:21 a.m. Speeding on...