Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST ā Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
South Monterey County teams prep for new baseball, softball seasons
SALINAS VALLEY ā As winter sports come to an end, itās now time for high school teams to break out the bats and gloves as baseball and softball season kicks off in South Monterey County.
One of the biggest problems early on is that spring...
Salvation Army brings holiday cheer to South Monterey County
KING CITY ā On a sunny December afternoon outside Mee Memorial Hospital in King City, the spirit of giving was alive and well. The Salvation Armyās annual holiday drive, part of the KSBW āShare Your Holidayā campaign, drew community members together to support families...
South County teams meet in annual football jamboree
A great crowd was on hand to welcome in the start of the 2024 football season at last weekās South County Football Jamboree at Greenfield High School.
Gonzales, Soledad, King City, and host Greenfield high schools entertained the fans and supporters in attendance with nearly...
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%...
Housing Authority of Monterey County outlines major achievements and future plans
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) presented its 2022-24 Progress Report to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on March 11, showcasing key achievements, organizational growth and upcoming initiatives aimed at tackling the regionās housing challenges.
Over the past...
Fort Hunter Liggett: Red Cross and Army Community Service partner to support soldiers
JOLON ā At Fort Hunter Liggett, Army Community Service (ACS) and the American Red Cross collaborate to support military personnel and their families, providing essential resources during times of need. This partnership highlights both organizationsā dedication to resilience and readiness, offering a robust network...
Monterey County schools see drop in chronic absenteeism
MONTEREY COUNTY ā California Department of Education (CDE) on Oct. 18 publicly released Chronic Absenteeism data, which is a leading indicator of academic success, including standardized test scores and later graduation rates.
Students are considered to be chronically absent if they are absent for 10%...
King City linebacker sets sights on school record for tackles
KING CITY ā Last season the King City Mustangs had to replace a lot of key players on its defense with several newcomers making their first varsity appearance, including linebacker Isaac Benavides.
For the first time in his high school career, Benavides got an opportunity...
Early voting centers open in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County, providing early flex voting centers at various libraries throughout the week.Ā
Voters will be able to vote in-person,...