Community survey to help develop regional broadband strategy for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā What are the greatest internet service needs in Monterey County? Tell the County about it in a new survey ā the second phase of the County of Montereyās efforts toward future broadband investment.
In January, the community chimed in with the Countyās...
Monterey County Tourism 2030 Roadmap highlights challenges, opportunities over next 5 years
MONTEREY COUNTY ā See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, recently released the Monterey County Tourism 2030 Roadmap (MCT 2030), a collaborative strategic plan created to guide the local hospitality and tourism industry through myriad changes between now and 2030.
āThe overarching goal...
Monterey County sees strong voter turnout in November election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections has released the final certified results for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, revealing a total of 148,916 votes cast locally.
This marks the second highest total in the countyās presidential election history, with a turnout rate of 69.3%...
King City service clubs gather for pickleball tourney
KING CITY ā This Saturday, King City Rotary Club will host the regionās first Pickleball Tournament with community service organizations, taking place at the Expo building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
The primary goal behind the Feb. 10 event is to bring...
Podiatrist joins Mee Memorialās lineup of specialists in King City
KING CITY ā With a private practice in San Luis Obispo and Templeton, Dr. Lant Abernathy will be heading north two to three times per month to see patients and perform surgeries in King City.
Witnessing his father contentedly practice medicine for 35 years, and...
County of Monterey begins road striping project
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas.
Work began Monday,...
Salinas Valley farmers seek rebound after floods, virus hit lettuce crops
SALINAS VALLEY ā Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey Countyās Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this yearās storms.
Farmers in 2022 had suffered an estimated $150 million in crop losses as impatiens necrotic spot virus ā a...
Housing shortfall impedes Monterey Countyās economic growth, new report shows
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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.
āMonterey County: Industries & Economic Trends 2024ā was released Sept. 20...
Fort Hunter Liggett military children graduate with top honors
LOCKWOOD ā As the school year draws to a close, San Antonio Elementary School is abuzz with the excitement of graduation ceremonies.
This year, the eighth-grade class stands out for a remarkable achievement: the valedictorian and salutatorians are all children from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL).
The...
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...