Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Monterey County Dance Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary of ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’
KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) is set to raise the curtain on its 65th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” this weekend at the historic Robert Stanton Theater.
Directed and choreographed by Janette Harkness, the daughter of MCDT founder Pauline Hall, the...
Baseball | Tough week for King City Mustangs after dropping 3 games
SALINAS VALLEY — King City High’s baseball team dropped two divisional games last week and one non-divisional game to Greenfield to fall to 6-2 in the Cypress Division and 6-14 overall.
King City began the week in Greenfield on April 28 and the game was...
Local nonprofits pledge funding to Mee Memorial Healthcare System
KING CITY — Youth Recovery Connections and Central Coast Overdose Prevention have pledged $15,000 in grant funding to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, one of numerous partners within the Tri-County EMS Buprenorphine project.
The revolutionary EMS Buprenorphine (EMSBUP) model was created in the pursuit of reducing...
Local leaders celebrate ribbon-cutting of critical roadway safety project south of Salinas
SALINAS — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety.
The project was funded thanks in part to $1...
Bradley Union School District joins League of Innovative Schools to advance innovation in education
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education.
The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity...
Officials investigate why Lake San Antonio fish have gone belly-up
BRADLEY — Monterey County officials are closing Lake San Antonio to visitors Wednesday and asking all campers to vacate following a mass fish dieoff that county staff first noticed last week.
State and county experts have not yet figured out why the fish are dying....
Hartnell College STEM Expo delves into AI’s future
SALINAS — Hartnell College will once again host the upcoming STEM Expo, a pivotal event designed to immerse attendees in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI).
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at the Hartnell STEM Center Planetarium in Salinas, this Expo promises to be...
Softball | King City defeats Pirates, Grizzlies
KING CITY — King City Mustangs’ softball team played three games last week, winning 11-10 on the road against Robert Louis Stevenson, falling 9-2 at Atascadero in a non-league game and ending the week with a 17-0 shutout of Pajaro Valley.
At Pebble Beach against...
Planning gets underway for South County Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community members are invited to attend a strategic planning event for South Monterey County’s Family Justice Center later this month.
A team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a project of Alliance for HOPE International, is helping Monterey County with the planning...
