Cooling Centers to open amid excessive heat warning for Monterey County this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey is opening Cooling Centers beginning Friday to assist residents living in areas impacted by the Excessive Heat Warning issued for this weekend.
All residents in impacted areas should be prepared for high temperatures (ranging from the 90s to near...
Track and Field | King Cityās Limosnero qualifies for State
KING CITY ā King City High School distance ace Israel Limosnero set a school record in the 800 meters at 1:55.17 last Saturday at the Central Coast Section Track and Field Championship Finals at Gilroy High School.
Limosnero led for most of the race but...
Monterey County Gives! campaign kicks off season of giving for nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As the season of gratitude and giving unfolds, Monterey County residents have an opportunity to make an important difference.
The annual Monterey County Gives! (MC Gives!) year-end giving campaign, open Nov. 13 through Dec. 31, offers the chance for individuals and businesses...
Construction on Highway 101 in King City enters final phases with asphalt paving of ramps
KING CITY ā Construction on Highway 101 in King City is nearing its last weeks with the application of rubberized hot mix asphalt to all on and off ramps.
Starting Tuesday, June 13, and continuing Monday through Friday over the next two weeks, crews will...
Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
Northridge Mall celebrates 50 years in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Northridge Mall, an iconic shopping destination in Salinas, marks its 50th anniversary with a momentous celebration this Sunday.
To honor this significant milestone, the mall is hosting a free community event that offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the past five decades, an...
California Rodeo Salinas calls for National Anthem singers for 2024 rodeo performances
SALINAS ā Have you ever dreamed of singing the National Anthem at a premier rodeo event? The California Rodeo Salinas is offering aspiring singers the chance to showcase their talent at the largest rodeo in California.
The Rodeo is looking for singers to perform the...
New electric rideshare service offers transportation for farmworkers, low-income families in Monterey County
KING CITY ā Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez met with a representative from the Latino Equity Advocacy & Policy Institute (LEAP Institute) outside his new District 3 office located at 1011 Broadway St. in King City on Aug. 11.
The LEAP Institute recently launched Green...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership secures millions for agtech innovation
CENTRAL COAST ā Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is helping to advance agriculture technology (agtech) and workforce development across the Central Coast, supporting a statewide initiative that aims to create well-paying jobs and strengthen the regionās economy.
MBEP, a regional economic development organization, co-founded and...
Officers help carry Special Olympics torch through King City
KING CITY ā Police officers carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through the streets of King City last Wednesday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Seventeen runners, including staff from King City Police Department and one member from King City Fire Department,...






















