Pinnacles celebrates 10th anniversary as national park
SOLEDAD — A public celebration took place Saturday at the Soledad Historical Society for the 10th anniversary of the Pinnacles becoming a national park and the 20 years of the Condor Recovery Program.
Community Volunteer Ambassador Beatriz Jacobo, a Soledad resident and an employee of...
Gov. Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 in Big Sur, months ahead of schedule
BIG SUR — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, months earlier than the estimated reopening date of March 30.
The reopening restores full travel access along the iconic Big Sur coast and revives...
Officers help carry Special Olympics torch through King City
KING CITY — Police officers carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through the streets of King City last Wednesday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Seventeen runners, including staff from King City Police Department and one member from King City Fire Department,...
Rep. Panetta convenes veterans community to highlight anniversary of PACT Act
MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta convened members of the veterans community for a panel discussion marking the first anniversary of the Honoring Our PACT Act, landmark legislation that for the first time ensured veterans exposed to toxic substances during service get the...
SNIP mobilizes resources for pets in need this Thanksgiving in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it.
On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...
El Pájaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities.
Beginning June 19, El Pájaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs...
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,...
South County Trashion Show returns March 19 with ‘Red, White & Reuse!’ theme
KING CITY — Creativity, sustainability and community spirit will take center stage March 19 at the 2026 South County Trashion Show, Alliance on Aging’s largest annual fundraiser benefiting seniors across Monterey County.
The luncheon and runway event will be held inside the Orradre Building at...
With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure
BIG SUR — The Regent’s Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023.
New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...
King City High’s Hearne wins CCS Scholar-Athlete Award
KING CITY — King City High School’s Amity Hearne has received the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Central Coast Section (CCS) Scholar-Athlete Award for 2025.
Hearne, the 18-year-old daughter of Jim and Trina Hearne, was chosen as the female winner of the award, while Anthony Toriz...
