Featured

KING CITY — After nearly 15 years of state and county oversight, the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has regained full local control, marking a turning point in its financial recovery and setting the stage for a new chapter focused on...

KING CITY — Broadway Street in downtown King City welcomed walkers, cyclists and families Sunday for the fourth annual King City Ciclovía, a community event promoting healthy living and overall well-being. The Oct. 11 event, hosted by the City of King and the Monterey County...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A proposed limit on kitchen and dining space emerged as a key unresolved issue Sept. 29 as Monterey County supervisors approved new rules for winery-related development, ending years of work to put an existing county land-use plan into practice. Supervisors voted 5-0...

KING CITY — Chalone Peaks Middle School’s cross country team continued its impressive second season at the Amanda Garcia Memorial on Oct. 3 in Atwater, bringing home two team victories and 11 individual medals. For readers unfamiliar with cross country, runners compete for individual places...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents and businesses about several fraud schemes circulating in the county, including fake government invoices, scams involving supposedly compromised financial accounts and real estate title fraud. “Fraud affects everyone, whether through higher insurance rates, lost...

KING CITY — King City’s Ciclovía will return Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Broadway Street closed to vehicle traffic between First Street and San Lorenzo Avenue. The open-streets event will provide space for walking, biking, running and other forms of...

KING CITY — Fort Hunter Liggett’s relationship with the neighboring town of King City dates back to the early 1940s, when the War Department purchased land to prepare soldiers for combat during World War II. As soldiers arrived in King City to train at...

KING CITY — The Pinnacles Film Festival will bring independent films to King City Cinemas on Saturday, Oct. 10, with 37 short films scheduled throughout the day. The inaugural festival is being presented by Sol Treasures Arts and Cultural Center and the Arts Council for...

KING CITY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County, in partnership with Sol Treasures, has announced the winners of the King City Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art Competition. The competition launched in spring 2026 with a call for artwork from elementary, middle and high school...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Monterey County Elections is reminding voters of key dates and voting options. Local and state voter information guides are being mailed to voters. Ballots began mailing Oct. 1, and all active registered voters will receive...