2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family WinesāĀ Isabelleās VineyardĀ located in the Salinas Valley along River Road, west of Chualar, on the Monterey Wine Trail, announced Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association last week.
Cool weather delayed the...
Balestreri named 2023 Miss King City Stampede
KING CITY ā Cristina Balestreri, who grew up in the Salinas Valley, has been named the 2023 Miss King City Stampede.
Balestreri, daughter of Monterey County natives Mario and Josephine Balestreri, received the title, sash and crown during the third annual King City Stampede, a...
King Cityās State of the City Address emphasizes long-term financial stability and community engagement
KING CITY ā Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this yearās State of the City Address, during which City of King officials provided an update on King Cityās progress over the past year while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.
The Jan....
Limosnero and Flores named King City Mustang Athletes of the Year
KING CITY ā King City High School Athletics Program has selected senior student-athletes Sage Flores and Israel Limosnero as the 2023 Athletes of the Year.
An event celebrating their accomplishments as Mustangs took place May 22 at the schoolās Robert Stanton Theatre.
Flores was a three-sport...
Bay Federal Credit Union workplace campaign raises $12,600 for United Way
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Bay Federal Credit Union announced that its January workplace campaign raised over $12,600 for United Way.
Employees of the Credit Union made both one-time donations and payroll deductions in support of United Way of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
As part of their...
Salinas Valley Fair ākicks offā 2023 season
KING CITY ā It was a packed house inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on April 15, as 600 supporters of the Salinas Valley Fair attended the annual Fair Kick-Off dinner, dance and auction fundraiser.
Guests were served a...
Community members āJoin the Army for a Dayā at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON ā The Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) 80th TASS Training Center (TTC) partners with the Paso Robles Recruiting Station for the āJoin the Army for a Dayā program to provide potential recruits a chance to visit a military installation, speak with soldiers and ask...
Construction resumes on Highway 101 in King City
KING CITY ā With the passing of cold and wet weather conditions, work has again begun on a construction project to rehabilitate the Highway 101 mainline and ramps and to perform a seismic retrofit and widening on the Salinas River Bridge near King City.
On...
Avalos swears in as new King City councilmember
KING CITY ā Oscar Avalos was sworn in as the City of Kingās newest councilmember during the King City Councilās regular meeting on March 28.
Avalos is filling the District 1 seat vacated by Darlene Acosta, who resigned shortly before her death Feb. 14. He...
Little League All-Star season begins for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā The California Division 9 Little League All-Star season began last week with all four South Monterey County Little League programs competing in the double-elimination tournament.
Gonzales opened play in the Intermediate 50/70 division on Saturday and was beaten at home by a...