Water efficiency program expands to rural residents across Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency announced Sept. 9 that its Water Efficiency Pilot Program for Rural Residents has expanded to all six subbasins under the agency’s purview, offering free home water efficiency assessments through the end of 2026.
The expansion builds...
Give Like Dolly Day to support children’s literacy on Sept. 25
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Dollywood Foundation has designated Sept. 25 as Give Like Dolly Day, an annual initiative encouraging people to support children’s literacy and local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs.
The date, 9-2-5, is a nod to one of Dolly Parton’s international hits and...
Football | King City stays unbeaten with 28-13 win over Aptos
KING CITY — At times, all it takes is one or two lucky plays for a team to catch momentum at the right time. That wasn’t the case for Aptos on Friday night as it saw numerous opportunities slip away in a 28-13 defeat...
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in arrest near King City
KING CITY — A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in King City and continued through South Monterey County ended with the arrest of a 54-year-old driver on Sept. 19, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 5:21 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were alerted to...
Monterey County Government Center to reopen Tuesday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in downtown Salinas will reopen for normal business operations Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m., the County Administrative Office announced.
The reopening follows several weeks of closure related to an extensive sewer line...
King City Aquatic Center fence renovation underway
KING CITY — The King City Aquatic Center Fence Renovation Project began Tuesday, with work focused on replacing and improving the facility’s perimeter fencing.
King City Council approved the project in April and awarded the contract to Big Wakoo Fencing of Atascadero.
The project is funded...
Monterey County supervisors to consider Flock Safety proposal on Tuesday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Flock Safety on Tuesday, following a delay that officials said was needed to address questions about the technology and contract.
The Sheriff’s Office had been prepared...
Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country program returns for 2nd year
KING CITY — The Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country program stormed back into action last weekend at the Morro Bay Invitational, marking an explosive start to the King City team’s second official year.
Highlighting the program’s meteoric growth, roster participation expanded nearly twofold —...
King City schools mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
KING CITY — Two King City schools hosted separate ceremonies last Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, bringing students, staff and community members together to remember those who died and honor those who responded.
King City High School...
Bicycle Bonanza returns to support Bradley students
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District will host its annual Bradley Bulldog Bicycle Bonanza on Sunday, Sept. 20, with cyclists of all ages and abilities invited to ride in support of local students.
The fundraiser begins at 7:30 a.m. at Bradley Elementary School, 65600 Dixie...























