Third-graders get hands-on learning at 2025 South County Farm Day in King City
KING CITY ā Hundreds of third graders from South Monterey County schools attended the 2025 South County Farm Day last month to learn all about agriculture.
The annual enrichment program, sponsored by Monterey County Agricultural Education, gives an opportunity for youth to become familiar with...
Nicky Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines, dies at age 81
Nicolaus āNickyā Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines and pioneer of Californiaās Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, died last Friday at his home in Zurich, Switzerland. He was 81 years old.
Celebrate summer harvest at Family Farm Day, June 10
The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) will host a Family Farm Day on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1700 Old Stage Road near Salinas.
Salinas Valley Fairās junior livestock auction nets nearly $1M
SALINAS VALLEY ā A total of $981,000 was raised for 415 animals at this yearās Salinas Valley Fair junior livestock auction, which took place Saturday before a small crowd of buyers as well as an online component at the fairgrounds in King City.
Still photos...
Monterey County Board of Supervisors to mark 50th anniversary of āEl Cortitoā ban
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a landmark legal case that arose out of the Salinas Valley and outlawed the use of āEl Cortito,ā or the short-handled...
Nutrition incentive program launches in King City, Greenfield
KING CITY ā Aspire Health, in close collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, has announced the expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program to South Monterey County.
Launched in November 2023 at the La Princesa Markets on Williams Road and East Alisal...
Scheid Vineyards hosts Earth Day tour at Greenfield estate
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Vineyards is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and recently hosted an Earth Day tour at its estate winery ā just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City ā to discuss its growing efforts with environmental responsibility in mind.
During the...
Scheid Family Wines toasts 50th year in Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Family Wines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the year in its tasting rooms located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and at its estate winery just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City.
Based in Monterey County, the family-owned and operated...
Salinas Valley Fair returns with āthrillsā this week
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair will bring āGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrillsā for its 80th celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
āWe are so excited to celebrate the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19,ā...
2017 Clean Air Leader award winners announced
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) held the 2017 Clean Air Leaders Awards on June 22 at Monterey Tides, 2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey.















