Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...
CHP helicopter rescues man stranded in river near King City
KING CITY ā California Highway Patrolās Coastal Division Air Operations assisted Monterey County Sheriffās Office and Cal Fire BEU with the rescue of an individual trapped in the Salinas River near Jolon Road in King City on March 11.Ā
The rising river washed a driver...
King City begins work on Downtown Streetscape Project
KING CITY ā King City Council recently awarded the bid for implementing the Downtown Streetscape Project to Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE), which started construction on June 12.
The project will expand the corner bulbouts, redesign the medians and add decorative crosswalks on Broadway Street, from...
Monterey County Sheriffās Office receives $75K grant to fight alcohol-related harm
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.
āThis initiative is essential to improving youth safety and giving law enforcement the tools needed to...
SPCA offers free mobile spay/neuter clinics for pets in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County is offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries in February and March for dogs and cats in South Monterey County.
These clinics for local residents only are sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA Monterey Countyās...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status.
Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...
Jury convicts King City axe murderer
KING CITY ā A Monterey County jury has convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town for work staying at a Motel 6 in King City. That night, after returning...
King Cityās Trunk or Treat 2024 draws record crowd for Halloween fun
KING CITY ā King Cityās seventh annual Trunk or Treat event brought Halloween spirit to life at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Expo Lawn, with a record-breaking turnout of 1,769 children and adults.
Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free family event ran from...
Cal Fire launches new online burn permit application
CALIFORNIA ā Cal Fire has launched a new Online Burn Permit application platform that offers the public a user-friendly way to request a burn permit.
Burn permits that are available on this platform include the following:
Residential Burning (LE-62A) is burning outdoors at a single or...
Metal butterflies adorn mural landscaping at Mee Memorial Healthcare System
KING CITY ā A joint project with the King City High School Agriculture Department and the community has produced colorful wrought-iron butterflies to decorate the pollinator plantings at the new mural at Mee MemorialĀ Healthcare System.
Located at 809 Broadway St., behind 7-11, the planter underneath...






















