Casa de Esperanza breaks ground in King City
KING CITY ā Local and county leaders gathered last Wednesday to break ground on Casa de Esperanza, a long-anticipated project that will transform a shuttered motel into 46 studio apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness in King City.
The July 30 groundbreaking ceremony, held at the...
Fire at California Flats Solar facility prompts evacuation in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD ā A fire broke out at the California Flats Solar facility along Turkey Flat Road in Parkfield on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The Aug. 30 incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Cal Fire responded to reports of a vegetation fire...
Softball | King City beats Stevenson, MVC to improve to 9-3 in league
SALINAS VALLEY ā In the Mission Division, King City High softball team is in fourth place at 9-3 and 14-8 overall. The Mustangs played just two games last week, beating Stevenson by 13-7 and downing host Monte Vista Christian, 18-13.
Alizah Carrillo threw an eight...
Photo | Operation: Care and Comfort receives items for troops
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated members and guests recently collected items for Operation: Care and Comfort to send to service men and women serving overseas.
Kathy Imamura, Caring for America chair, and Sharon Hornlein, SMCRWF 2nd Vice President, gathered with the...
Photo | King City tennis, pickleball courts open
KING CITY ā The newly resurfaced tennis courts and four newly added pickleball courts at the City Park, next to King City Golf Course, are now open for play.
A separate future project to add a pedestrian access ramp to the facility is being planned...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates independence with 2025 Freedom Fest
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett hosted its annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, welcoming the community for a lively celebration of independence.
The June 28 event, held at the DeAnza Baseball Field and open to the public, featured a variety of entertainment and activities designed to...
King City hosts successful National Night Out 2025
KING CITY ā King City police and fire departments joined forces last Tuesday to host National Night Out 2025, which took place on a closed section of Bassett Street between the stations so community members could participate in games and raffles, as well as...
King City Rotary fun run returns July 12 to San Bernabe Vineyards
KING CITY ā 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...
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 celebrates NASA MAA summer program, inspiring future STEM leaders
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundationās K-12 STEAM program celebrated the culmination of another successful NASA MAA (MUREP Aerospace Academy) summer program on July 18, with a Symposium and Poster Session held at Hartnellās Student Center in Salinas.
The summer program started in June with more...