Community input sought for flood-prone areas to support future groundwater recharge efforts in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge.
A public survey is now open and...
New California laws go into effect in July
CALIFORNIA ā New state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more in California begin this month.
SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12)
On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits.
Assembly member...
General Election 2024: Voters approve school bonds, shoot down city taxes in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures.
All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...
Lavender Creek expands wellness experience into community workshop series
GREENFIELD ā Lavender Creek, a family-run lavender farm and growing wellness brand near Greenfield in South Monterey County, has transformed its first Lavender Wellness Experience at the farm into a growing series of community workshops that bring calm and comfort directly to seniors and...
Housing Authority warns residents of fake social media posts about Section 8 housing
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received copies of misleading ads circulating on social media platforms, luring individuals with promises of āAffordable Housing Programsā or similar enticing titles.
One advertisement stated, āSection 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applicationsā...
Celebration honors First Tee students in Monterey County
KING CITY ā Twin Creeks and King City Golf Courses in Monterey County hosted a special holiday celebration honoring the accomplishments of students involved with First Tee ā Monterey County.
The Dec. 10 event, held in partnership with AT&T, showcased the organizationsā shared commitment to...
160 acres protected in Ventana Wilderness west of Salinas Valley
CENTRAL COAST ā Located in Californiaās Central Coast, the 160-acre Church Creek property overlooks the wild, sharp-crested ridges and steep valleys of the interior coastal range.
The private property is in the heart of the Ventana Wilderness, west of the Salinas Valley, and connects to...
Community Foundation for Monterey County helps close college funding gap
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with donors to help close the funding gap for local students aspiring to attend college, announcing that more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards are available this year.
āThese dollars represent a recognition...
Salinas Valley Fair 2023 theme winner announced
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced that this yearās Fair theme is āBarnyard May-Ham,ā suggested by James Hinkle of King City.
Hinkle is a sophomore at Palma High School andĀ president of King City Rural 4-H Club.
The 16-year-old said he submitted the idea...
Softball | CHAMPION: King City captures first-ever CCS crown in programās history
KING CITY ā As the temperatures continued to rise into the mid 90s, King City sophomore pitcher Alizah Carrillo stayed cool as a cucumber for the No. 4 seeded Mustangs en route to an 11-4 win against No. 2 South San Francisco High in...























