King City High School students deliver Valentine’s Day cards to local seniors
SALINAS VALLEY — Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentine’s Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class.
Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership mobilizes to ensure fair distribution of $1.8B for California internet access
MONTEREY COUNTY — In the midst of a 30-day challenge period that is critically important to the allocation of federal broadband funds to close the digital divide, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is working to ensure that the region receives its share of broadband...
Catalytic converter thefts reported in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department.
Similar thefts were also reported in other South Monterey County cities, including Soledad and King City.
A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust...
Mee Memorial earns Performance Leadership Award
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality.
Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in...
King City Police Department urges caution for Pedestrian Safety Month
KING CITY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the King City Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on roads.
By always taking extra precautions, drivers can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of...
New mural honors military and first responders at Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — A new mural dedicated to thanking those who have served in the U.S. military and first responders is being completed this week at the Salinas Valley Fair in King City.
Artist Brenda Scettrini Saglio of Salinas designed the mural to cover the...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams enter final two weeks of league play
SALINAS VALLEY — There will be some serious soccer being played in the next two weeks as South Monterey County high schools battle for the divisional titles and Central Coast Section playoffs spots.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
The Gonzales High girls’ soccer team is one game behind Robert...
King City’s supportive housing project moves forward with full funding, legal settlement
KING CITY — King City’s plan to convert the former Days Inn property into a permanent supportive housing facility is officially moving forward, after it secured an additional $16 million in grants to fully fund the project.
According to the City of King on Thursday,...
Natalia Merritt, 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair, embarks on new journey
KING CITY — King City High School junior Natalia Merritt has embarked upon her newfound fame as the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair.
The 17-year-old’s first official appearance took place April 20 during the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off held inside the Orradre Building, where...
Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season.
At the “Very High” fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type. Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...
