Local leaders celebrate ribbon-cutting of critical roadway safety project south of Salinas
SALINAS ā U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety.
The project was funded thanks in part to $1...
Softball | King City faces Sequoia in CCS playoffs Saturday
KING CITY ā King City successfully petitioned for the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs after finishing 15-11 overall and 10-6 in the Mission Division at fourth place.
The Lady Mustangs will play against Sequoia (Redwood City) at home in the CCS D-V playoffs on Saturday,...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County provides update on US 101 South of Salinas project
SALINAS ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.
The project, which is still in the planning stages, is aimed at addressing serious safety concerns along the...
Police announce connection between King City mass shooting and double homicide near Soledad
KING CITY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office and King City Police Department investigators announced Thursday that they have developed information connecting the deadly mass shooting in King City and the double homicide near Soledad.
On March 3, 11 residents were shot during a mass shooting...
Alliance on Agingās 2024 Trashion Show in King City transforms waste into wearable art
KING CITY ā Alliance on Agingās 2024 Trashion Show in King City was a groundbreaking success, captivating more than 300 attendees with its innovative approach to transforming waste into wearable art.
Held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on Feb. 22, this unique event showcased the...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams contending in league
SALINAS VALLEY ā Almost midway through the Pacific Coast Athletic League soccer season, a few South Monterey County boysā and girlsā teams are staying competitive in their respective divisions.
The King City boys are in first place in the Mission Division and the Gonzales girls...
Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday.
Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...
19th Annual STEAM Family Science Day to ignite curiosity at Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation and the K-12 STEAM Program will present the 19th Annual STEAM Family Science Day on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas.
This is an event to be enjoyed...
Lavender Creek Co. partners with quilters to bring comfort to local patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Lavender Creek Co., Monterey Countyās local family-run lavender wellness brand, has announced a new partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, providing locally grown lavender for the handcrafted eye pillows donated to CHOMP, Salinas Valley Health, Natividad and the VNA.
The eye...
Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...






















