Bradley school hosts Regional Career Fair for local students
BRADLEY — Bradley Union School District recently hosted students, families and community members from Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties at its 2025-26 Regional Career Fair.
With nearly 350 attendees, the Feb. 20 event connected local schools, industry partners and sponsors to showcase opportunities for...
King City service clubs gather for pickleball tourney
KING CITY — This Saturday, King City Rotary Club will host the region’s 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...
Cooling Centers to open amid excessive heat warning for Monterey County this weekend
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey is opening Cooling Centers beginning Friday to assist residents living in areas impacted by the Excessive Heat Warning issued for this weekend.
All residents in impacted areas should be prepared for high temperatures (ranging from the 90s to near...
Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures Barrel Race marks 10th anniversary in King City
KING CITY — Hundreds of riders and supporters gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds earlier this month as Key For a Cure celebrated the 10th Annual Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures Barrel Race in King City.
Organizers said the two-day event drew more than 200 riders...
World Cup brings soccer crowds to King City’s Rising Phoenix
KING CITY — Rising Phoenix Pizzeria and Taproom co-owner Jade Ronconi has been having a blast the past three weeks with all the commotion surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
For starters, she can instantly feel the electric energy anytime a group of supporters...
Early voting centers open in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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.Â
Voters will be able to vote in-person,...
FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora test was ‘false positive’
SALINAS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has informed Salinas-based Taylor Farms that a laboratory test indicating one of the company’s iceberg lettuce products from central Mexico was contaminated with cyclospora was a false positive, according to the company and an updated FDA...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s Hacienda becomes canvas for local artists
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett’s historic Hacienda, nestled in a breathtaking natural setting and designed by the renowned Julia Morgan, attracts visitors year-round.
In April, this architectural gem captivated a small group of California Central Coast artists, who used it and the surrounding stunning landscapes...
Scheid Family Wines announces King City, Greenfield winners of 2023 scholarship program
KING CITY — Scheid Family Wines has announced the student winners of the 2023 Scheid Writing Contest.
Now celebrating its 35th year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated a total of $415,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students....
Transportation Agency for Monterey County studies options to replace gas tax revenue
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors held a study session Jan. 28 to examine potential revenue sources to replace declining gas tax funds that support local transportation projects.
The presentation followed a September 2025 board request for an in-depth...
