Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 40,000 visitors
The 74th annual Salinas Valley Fair was packed with entertainment, livestock, youth exhibits and displays of the Salinas Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and abundance.
Celebrating Independence
The Fourth of July was an event-filled day in Gonzales with the Orange and Black 5K Race through town and the annual parade.
Church welcomes new reverend
The Gonzales Community Presbyterian Church is welcoming a new pastor into the fold. The Rev. Steven Knowles will take the lead at the church, located at the corner of Fourth and Day streets in Gonzales, this Sunday, May 21.
Hospital Foundation pays tribute to donors
A permanent display at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital honors hundreds of generous donors to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Up in smoke
Smoke was seen from miles away as Cal Fire conducted a prescribed burn on private property in the Gabilan Range near Soledad on Nov. 7.
Pinot for Paws
Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue partnered up to raise $3,500 to help save, spay, neuter and vaccinate homeless dogs and cats in south Monterey County on June 11.
Longtime South County doctor awarded France’s highest medal
In a ceremony Feb. 12 at the French Consulate in San Francisco, Dr. Duane Hyde — a longtime resident and family doctor of King City — was recognized for his service in World War II with the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest order of merit for military and civil awards.
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 28, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
April 297:58 a.m. Child abuse on Calcagno St.5:00 p.m. Public intoxication on Bassett St.
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