Monterey County donates furniture to aid San Benito’s recovery from fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey is providing assistance to the County of San Benito after a recent fire affected their administrative offices, resulting in the loss of essential office furniture and supplies.
On Sept. 8, Hollister firefighters responded to a fire in the vicinity...
Softball | King City Mustangs go 1-1 during past week
KING CITY — With games getting rained out due to the weather, the King City Mustangs softball team found a way to play two games last week while riding the hot hand of pitcher Malaya Carrillo.
During the week before, the Lady Mustangs got a...
Local schools to participate in 2024 STEM Education Central Coast Conference
CENTRAL COAST — Students from South Monterey County will be among this year’s participants at the STEM Education Central Coast Conference, a collaboration between California State University Monterey Bay and University of California Santa Cruz.
The 2024 Conference will bring together formal and informal STEM...
New California laws go into effect in July
CALIFORNIA — 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...
King City financial advisor earns ‘Top of the Table’ distinction for 8th consecutive year
KING CITY — Robert Cullen, MBA, LACP, FSCP, a Registered Investment Advisor based in King City, has once again achieved Top of the Table status with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), marking the eighth consecutive year he has earned this prestigious honor.
Top of...
King City restaurant among Central Coast recipients of grants to boost local dining industry
KING CITY — King City restaurant El Taquero Deli has been selected to receive a $5,000 grant aimed at strengthening its operations and ensuring its continued success in a competitive industry.
The grant is part of a broader initiative supported by the California Restaurant Foundation...
CDCR investigating deadly force incident at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident.
On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...
King City Rotary fun run returns July 12 to San Bernabe Vineyards
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club has announced the return of the Rabbit Run on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at San Bernabe Vineyards in southern Monterey County.
The fourth annual fun run includes both a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course, 1-mile course and...
Caltrans to lower speed limit on 101 between San Miguel and King City
KING CITY — Caltrans has announced that it will be reducing the speed limit on a segment of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City, from the existing posted maximum speed of 70 mph to 65 mph.
“This decision was based on results of...
Maya codex on display at Sol Treasures
KING CITY — To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Sol Treasures in King City, several free cultural activities for the community are scheduled to begin this weekend.
Guests are invited to celebrate the history and tradition of the ancient Maya writing system with an exhibition...
