Community Foundation for Monterey County names Dr. Cabrera, Claypool and Cullen to its Board of Directors
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors.
“We are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...
Sol Treasures’ Hermie Robles Creation Station honors late board director
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has begun a rollout of the Hermie Robles Creation Station, a room with technical equipment that can not only be a classroom, but also a creative center for artists, musicians and learners.
Aimed mainly for youth, the room’s laptops, equipment...
King City community walks return Thursday
KING CITY — King City’s weekly community walks will resume this Thursday evening and continue every week through the summer and early fall.
The community walks, hosted by the City of King in partnership with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, have moved to Thursday evenings...
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...
King City Police ID ‘person of interest’ in Willow Street murder case
KING CITY — King City Police Department has named a person of interest in the Dec. 1 shooting that killed a man on Willow Street.
Through the ongoing investigation, local detectives were able to identify Israel Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of King City, as someone...
New California laws go into effect in July
CALIFORNIA — New state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more in California begin this month.
SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12)
On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits.
Assembly member...
Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022.
“The values represented here reflect gross values...
Track and Field | South Monterey County teams start league meets
SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High School will host Gonzales on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. to start off the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) track season.
Greenfield and Gonzales compete in PCAL’s Santa Lucia Division.
King City High School competes in the Gabilan Division and will travel...
Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
Nearly $111K in grants awarded to local arts and culture projects in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that it has awarded $110,520 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 23 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs.
This funding, provided by the County of Monterey and the Board...
