Fort Hunter Liggett’s conservation partnership enhances habitat for endangered arroyo toad
JOLON — Earth Day showcases the U.S. Army’s exemplary environmental stewardship in places such as Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), the largest Army Reserve installation, that is a gem not only for military training, but also for its expansive habitat for wildlife and natural resources.
The...
Celebration honors First Tee students in Monterey County
KING CITY — Twin Creeks and King City Golf Courses in Monterey County hosted a special holiday celebration honoring the accomplishments of students involved with First Tee – Monterey County.
The Dec. 10 event, held in partnership with AT&T, showcased the organizations’ shared commitment to...
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency seeks members for subbasin implementation committees
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20.
These positions are ideal for people who have an interest in groundwater and local governance. The subbasin implementation committees for SVBGSA discuss, debate and...
King City High graduate Lisa Villanueva named All-State in softball
KING CITY — Lisa Villanueva, the 18-year-old daughter of Mac and Heidi Villanueva of King City, was recently named as a first-team All-State Small School softball player by Cal-Hi Sports.
Villanueva will be headed to Southern California next month to attend Fullerton Junior College, where...
Softball | King City Mustangs lead with 5-game winning streak
KING CITY — After dropping their first league game to Watsonville, the King City High School softball team has won five straight games that have put them in first place in the Mission Division.
In what many considered a down year for the Lady Mustangs,...
Late King City resident’s memoir captures aviation dreams
KING CITY — “South to Alaska,” a book written by the late J.T. Rethke, has recently been published and is available to the public following his untimely death in 2023.
John Thomas Rethke was a resident of King City for more than 20 years. He worked...
King City elementary students begin Dual Language Immersion program
KING CITY — Students from three classrooms at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City have completed their first month of the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program.
The new program, launched this school year, teaches students from all backgrounds in a blend of Spanish and...
Traffic expected to increase along Central Coast during holiday weekend
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans is reminding motorists to expect an increase in traffic on the Central Coast during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
With wet and cold weather in the forecast, motorists are encouraged to remember these safety tips:
Reduce your speed in rainy, foggy, icy...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
Wrestling | South Monterey County teams stay busy at tournaments
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school wrestling teams stayed busy in San Jose this past weekend at various wrestling tournament for both boys and girls.
This upcoming weekend, King City, Soledad and Gonzales will compete at the Mid-Cals Tournament at Gilroy High School....
