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  KING CITY, CA – Applications are now open for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, an exciting opportunity for young women ages 16–20 to serve as ambassadors for one of the most loved fairs in the Salinas Valley. Eligible contestants must reside in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Northern San Luis Obispo, or Southern Santa Clara counties. The competition is also open to residents in Coalinga. The application deadline is March 6, 2026. The contest will be held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds over the course of two days, March 26th and 27th . The selected titleholder will represent the Salinas Valley Fair, taking place May 14–17, 2026, and help promote this year’s fair theme, “Red, White, and Bloom.” As a representative of the fair, the winner will participate in promotional appearances and community events throughout the next year, including the Miss California Rodeo Contest in Salinas, CA. “This program is such a wonderful opportunity for young women to grow their c...

  PASO ROBLES, CA — The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Eric Church will perform Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10:00 AM and range in price from $60, $100, $140, $170, and $200. Tickets are available online only. To ensure ticket authenticity and face-value pricing, fans should begin their purchase at MidStateFair.com, which links directly to the official ticketing provider. Eric Church is one of country music’s most influential modern artists, known for his bold songwriting, genrepushing albums, and electrifying live shows. A multi-award-winning performer and GRAMMY nominee with a fiercely loyal fanbase, Church has built a career defined by authenticity, ambition, and impact-both onstage and beyond it. The California Mid-State Fair runs July 15–26, 2026, and this year’s theme is “Back to the ’80s,” celebrating the sights, soun...

  SALINAS, CA, February 8, 2026 – The countdown to Big Week begins in a big way as the California Rodeo Salinas announces that country music powerhouse Miranda Lambert will headline the 2026 Big Week Kick Off Concert on Saturday, July 11, at the Salinas Sports Complex. One of the most celebrated artists in modern country music, Lambert brings her signature grit, storytelling, and chart-topping hits to the Central Coast for a high-energy night that launches the rodeo festivities in unforgettable style. As the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history – including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year–  Lambert has earned three GRAMMYs, 14 Country Music Association Awards, seven No. 1 solo albums and 10 No. 1 radio singles, cementing her status as one of the genre's most influential voices.  Rising country star Dylan Scott will perform just before Lambert, plus future announcements of additional openers will be coming soon. The concert is presented by Tay...

  SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on February 6 that on February 4, 2026, the Honorable Stephanie Hulsey sentenced 33-year-old Tyrell Ainsworth to 70 years to life in prison plus an additional term of 5 years, both consecutive to the life sentence he is currently serving with the California Department of Corrections (CDCR). On July 17, 2020, CDCR inmate Ainsworth, while serving a life sentence at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, requested medical attention as a ruse to be taken from his cell. While a Correctional Officer escorted the inmate, Ainsworth pulled a concealed homemade tomahawk style blade and violently attacked Officer Grey. Ainsworth inflicted slash wounds on the Officer’s neck in the jugular area. A fellow officer came to the aid of the victim and Ainsworth assaulted him as well. The Correctional Officers survived the attack. Ainsworth’s jury trial took place in May of 2025. The jury found him guilty of willf...

  Salinas, CA – The candidate filing period for elective offices in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election opens Monday, February 9, 2026. Candidate forms will be available only during the official filing period and must be completed and submitted by the deadline 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.   Official nomination documents will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the filing period at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA. Interested candidates should schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov or by phone (831) 796-1499.   Monterey County Candidate Guidelines, detailing offices up for election and requirements, are available at www.CountyofMonterey.gov/Elections.

  King City, CA  – A recent community survey conducted by independent research firm FM3 Research shows King City residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their local government and the services it provides.     Overall, 74% of residents surveyed view the City favorably, well above statewide trends, expressing strong satisfaction with the City’s efforts to keep King City safe, clean, and financially stable.     Eighty-three percent also agreed the City has an ongoing need for additional funding, reflecting broad community awareness of the challenges facing small communities across California.     City Manager Steve Adams said, “Thank you to the hundreds of residents who took the time to share their input. This is only the first step. The City will continue gathering community feedback to guide planning and decision-making during these challenging times.”     When asked about their top community priorities, residents cited:   · ...