Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY — In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Taylor Farms takes 16.3% stake in Pacific Valley Bank
SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.
The investment represents a significant minority position by a locally based, family-owned company with long-standing operations...
King City Cemetery honors veterans with wreath-laying ceremony
KING CITY — King City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, joining more than 4,500 other locations across the country this year for National Wreaths Across America Day with over 3...
Volleyball | King City wraps up season with loss to Capuchino in CCS playoffs
KING CITY — King City Mustangs completed the regular volleyball season with a home game against Santa Catalina and an away game at Carmel before battling Capuchino in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs.
“We had a good final week of league play and had...
King City police arrest man for commercial burglary
KING CITY — A 26-year-old man from King City has been arrested in connection with a commercial burglary that took place earlier this week.
On March 22, at about 10:35 a.m., King City Police Department responded to a business in the 100 block of Broadway...
Monterey County animal shelter’s expansion project tops out
MONTEREY COUNTY — The staff of SPCA Monterey County and Blach Construction — accompanied by four-legged guests — gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the topping out of two new buildings that will significantly expand SPCA’s campus and strengthen its ability to serve the people...
Softball | King City Mustangs go 1-1 during past week
KING CITY — With games getting rained out due to the weather, the King City Mustangs softball team found a way to play two games last week while riding the hot hand of pitcher Malaya Carrillo.
During the week before, the Lady Mustangs got a...
Siembra Latinos Fund invites nominations for 2025 Alfred Diaz-Infante Award
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County invites nominations for the 2025 Alfred Diaz-Infante Award.
The award was established in 2023, in partnership with Alfred’s family, to honor the late Alfred Diaz-Infante, a community leader and nonprofit executive...
Mee Memorial launches student healthcare internship program to foster local workforce
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the successful implementation of its Student Pathway for Healthcare Internship Program (Golden State Pathway Program), a hands-on educational initiative designed to introduce local students to careers in healthcare and strengthen the future workforce of...
County of Monterey supports California ‘AT HOME’ plan to address homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support AT HOME, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive approach developed by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in collaboration with county leaders throughout the state to effectively and equitably address homelessness in California.
This program...






















