Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST ā Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
King City begins Division Street repaving project
KING CITY ā The City of King has announced that the repaving of Division Street is tentatively scheduled to take place Oct. 21 through Nov. 22.
The project will include the entire length of Division Street, from First to Canal streets, with work occurring Monday...
Community input sought for flood-prone areas to support future groundwater recharge efforts in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge.
A public survey is now open and...
Volleyball | King City struggles in division matches
KING CITY ā Gabilan Division games were a struggle for the King City Lady Mustangs as they lost a pair of home games to the Carmel Padres and the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs.
The Padres defeated King City, 3-0, and Monte Vista Christian downed the...
King City secures $25M for new Multimodal Transit Center
KING CITY ā California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced more than $1.3 billion in funding has been awarded to public transportation projects statewide through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).
Among the 27 approved projects, King City will receive $25 million to advance...
King City hosts CiclovĆa on Sunday
KING CITY ā The City of King is set to transform the downtown area into a vibrant hub for non-motorized transportation enthusiasts during the King City CiclovĆa event on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12 to 4 p.m.
The event will see Broadway Street ā from...
Flag Football | King Cityās Slama earns Player of the Week honor
KING CITY ā An outstanding week on the flag football field earned King City High player Katia Slama the MaxPreps/USA Football Girls High School Flag Football Player of the Week.
As the teamās quarterback, Slama helped the Lady Mustangs win four games from Oct. 7-13....
General Election 2024: South Monterey County school measures passing in latest results
SALINAS VALLEY ā Residents of South Monterey County are shaping the future of local education services, with all school bond measures currently passing in the latest results for the Presidential General Election held on Nov. 5. Below is a summary of each measure, requiring...
Photo | King City High School alum supports Marines with legal services
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sergio GarciaAnguiano ā a King City High School Class of 2022 graduate and legal services specialist with Legal Services Support Team (LSST), Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) ā fills out paperwork at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on...
Early voting centers open in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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.Ā
Voters will be able to vote in-person,...