Monterey County youth drug education gets a sliver of marijuana taxes, grand jury says
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County collected more than $70 million in marijuana taxes but spent just $93,000 for youth drug education ā the top priority set by residents ā according to a civil grand jury report.
Some of the largest expenditures the grand jury noted...
Mass shooting leaves 4 dead, 7 injured Sunday night in King City
KING CITY ā Four residents were killed and seven others injured following a shooting Sunday night outside a home on Second Street in King City, and now a $20,000 reward is being offered to help capture the suspects involved.
The four killed have been identified...
Hartnell College named āTop 10 Military Friendly Schoolā by G.I. Jobs Magazine
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has been recognized as one of the nationās āTop 10 Military Friendly Schools for 2025-26ā by G.I. Jobs Magazine, earning the No. 8 spot among large community colleges.
The announcement is part of the magazineās annual Military Friendly Schools list,...
Hartnell College earns 2024 Seal of Excelencia
SALINAS ā Hartnell College has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nationās premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latinx student success in higher education.
The Seal is a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment and more...
Football | King City shuts out Greenfield, clinches CCS playoff spot
SALINAS VALLEY ā Four touchdowns by Carson Tidwell and a smothering defense earned the King City Mustangs a 28-0 win over Greenfield last Thursday and a ticket to the Central Coast Section playoffs.
The win snapped a 19-year playoff drought for King City.
āWe have been...
Public workshop set for Monday to discuss King City beautification project
KING CITY ā City of King is developing an application for the Clean California Local Grant Program, which provides funds to beautify and improve local streets and roads.
The proposed King City project includes a number of recommendations to improve and beautify parkways and parking...
King City Mustangsā Garcia looks forward to leadership role on football team
KING CITY ā Last season King City High football player Adrian Garcia was a vital part of the offense, as he was second in receiving yards with 530, and going into his senior year he wants to help elevate his team during his last...
Hitchcock Road Animal Services joins statewide Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hitchcock Road Animal Services, an animal shelter serving Monterey County and the City of Salinas, will be participating in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day scheduled for Saturday, June 1.
This statewide initiative, organized by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), San Francisco...
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...
Lown Institute awards Mee Memorial Healthcare System an āAā grade in national rankings
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized for its outstanding performance, earning an āAā grade from the Lown Institute in its 2025-26 Hospital Index.
This nationally acclaimed healthcare think tankās ranking is a benchmark in the industry, highlighting hospitals that lead in...





















