Southern Monterey County Foundation tops more than $220K granted to nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has topped $220,000 total granted in November, awarding $31,160 to 13 nonprofit organizations serving southern Monterey County communities.
Grant focus areas include education, senior services and community...
Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County.
The CFMC’s COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit...
SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing number of wildlife patients
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is immense. They are asking the community for donations of eggs to help feed these animals.
At the Wildlife Center, many of...
King City FFA set to host donkey basketball Feb. 25
KING CITY — King City FFA will host donkey basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in honor of National FFA Week.
The event begins at 6 p.m. in the King City High School gymnasium, with doors opening at 5 p.m.
Admission is $5 at the door. Concessions...
Monterey County CAP seeks input on draft 2026-27 Community Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) is inviting residents to participate in a public hearing aimed at gathering feedback on the draft version of the 2026-27 Community Action Plan (CAP Plan).
The event is scheduled for Monday, April 14, from 3 to...
Monterey County Elections announces Books and Ballots program for candidate filing
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer a new program, Books and Ballots: Candidate Filing.
The program offers flex candidate filing locations at various libraries during specified times in the candidate filing period. Candidates...
Monterey County Supervisor Lopez continues in leadership role at RCRC in 2025
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was sworn in as immediate past chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on Jan. 8, continuing his leadership role within the organization.
Congressman Doug LaMalfa administered the Oath of Office during the installation of...
King City Loaves and Fishes hands out toys
KING CITY — King City Loaves and Fishes handed out toys to more than 100 children on Dec. 22.
The toys were donated by members of the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated and Aera Energy.
The program was fortunate to have J.W. Paine volunteer to...
King City teen arrested for attempted murder
KING CITY — An 18-year-old from King City has been arrested for attempted murder after he was allegedly involved in the shooting of an occupied vehicle on Monday.
On April 22, at about 6 p.m., the King City Police Department was dispatched to the alleyway...
Housing shortfall impedes Monterey County’s economic growth, new report shows
MONTEREY COUNTY — The imbalance between housing supply and demand is a key challenge to economic growth in Monterey County, according to a new report that makes clear the need for increasing housing supply.
“Monterey County: Industries & Economic Trends 2024” was released Sept. 20...























