Community Food Pantry of King City plans Goodwill collection drive Oct. 18-19
KING CITY ā Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive Oct. 18-19.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items ā such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes,...
Football | King City, Soledad prepare for division play Friday
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City Mustang and Soledad Aztec football teams completed non-divisional play last week with wins Friday night.
King City improved to 4-1 with a 38-0 home victory over the Watsonville Wildcatz, and Soledad (1-4) won its first game of the season at...
Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...
Mee Memorial CEO named among 2025 list of top rural health leaders
KING CITY ā Beckerās Hospital Review has released its 2025 list of āRural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know,ā and Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has earned a spot on the list for the third consecutive year.
āThese dedicated leaders...
Monterey County Elections announces important dates for upcoming Statewide Special Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The combined Monterey County Elections Ballot and local Voter Information Pamphlet began mailing last week for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election.
State Voter Information Guides are now in the mail and will continue to mail into this week. All active voters...
With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure
BIG SUR ā The Regentās Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023.
New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...
Hartnell College employees selected for Aspen Instituteās Rising Presidents Fellowship
SALINAS VALLEY ā Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) has announced thatĀ Jackie Cruz, VP of Advancement at Hartnell College and executive director for the Hartnell College Foundation,Ā andĀ Gayle Pitman,Ā HartnellāsĀ VP of Research, Effectiveness and Success,Ā as two of 40 leaders in the nation selected for the 2025-26...
Lions, MCOE to host mental health carnival and vision clinic Sunday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Lions International District 4C-6, in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), has announced the inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Service Carnival, a community-focused event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing essential resources for well-being.
The carnival, a...
Football | King City pounds Sharks, Gonzales drops 4th game
SALINAS VALLEY ā King City running back Carson Tidwell was a workhorse last Friday as the Mustangs defeated the visiting St. Francis Sharks, 27-6, at War Memorial Stadium.
The junior piled up 202 yards on 22 carries and scored three touchdowns as King City improved...
Fall job fairs offer opportunities for Monterey County jobseekers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October.
āTime to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...