Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%
CENTRAL COAST ā The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.
Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board adopts FY 2025-26 budget and work program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently adopted the Agencyās fiscal year 2025-26 Budget and Overall Work Program, which outlines a strategic investment of $9.7 million to deliver transportation improvements across Monterey County.
The budget includes $4.5 million in...
Fort Hunter Liggett completes $5.6M range upgrade
JOLON ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) modernization project is complete after two years of extensive upgrades and new constructions to provide cutting edge facilities for warrior readiness.
The $5.6 million comprehensive project includes range upgrades, a secure staging area for vehicles...
King City Rotaryās 2025 Rabbit Run draws 100-plus participants through vineyard scenery
KING CITY ā King City Rotary Club hosted the fourth annual Rabbit Run ā a fundraiser for its high school scholarship fund ā on Saturday off Oasis Road in King City.
The July 12 event welcomed 107 runners and walkers on an exciting route through...
Monterey County supervisors to honor original Bracero workers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez will be conducting a special honoring of living Bracero workers who reside in Monterey County at the Sept. 12 Board of Supervisors meeting in Salinas as part of the first-ever āBracero History Recognition...
Storms flood South Monterey County communities
SAN ARDO ā Much of San Ardo in South Monterey County remains flooded from recent storms this week, with the unincorporated community about 20 miles south of King City under evacuation orders.
San Ardo Union School District canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday due...
Volleyball | King City ends preseason with 9-4 record
KING CITY ā King City Lady Mustangs had a great start to the 2025 volleyball season as they wrapped up preseason with a 9-4 record.
In their last week of play, they swept Soledad and Pioneer Valley.
To start the season, Hollyn Hearne and Avery Munoz...
Baseball | King City suffers 13-3 loss to Alisal
KING CITY ā King City High Mustangs baseball team played just one game last week, falling 13-3 to the host Alisal Trojans.
As Alisal pulled away to a large lead early, the Mustangs used four pitchers in the contest to get everyone playing time.
King City...
Monterey County high school students invited to meet Ambassador Taylor
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has announced its partnership with the World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay Area (WACMB) to host a free after-school event for high school students and teachers to meet and hear from Ambassador William B. Taylor.
The...
Football | One game remains for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings.
āWe had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...






















