UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey County
UPDATE — Nov. 7, 2025:
Full November SNAP/CalFresh benefits have begun posting to the EBT cards of Monterey County residents, according to the County of Monterey Department of Social Services on Friday.
“The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is telling us that California has initiated...
King City’s 8th annual Trunk or Treat brings spooky fun to fairgrounds
KING CITY — More than 1,700 children and adults donned their best Halloween costumes last Friday to attend King City’s eighth annual Trunk or Treat at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Expo Lawn.
Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free family event ran from...
Building on King City’s model, nonprofit launches to create Family Justice Center in Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — A new nonprofit organization, Holding on to Hope, has been formed to bring a Family Justice Center to Salinas, a place where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking can find help and healing under...
Special Election 2025 | California voters approve Proposition 50 on redistricting reform
CALIFORNIA — California voters have approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the next three election cycles before returning control to the independent redistricting commission.
Statewide, the measure passed with more than 63% support. Supporters said the...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to close Monterey, King City substations to public
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure of its two substation offices, located in Monterey and King City, to lobby services effective Nov. 17.
According to a news release Monday, the decision was made due to staffing needs that require records...
Monterey County Elections announces satellite Elections Office, weekend voting hours
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Oct. 31, Monterey County voters will have expanded access to election services at the satellite Elections Office located at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., in Seaside.
Services available include in-person voting, mail ballot drop-off and same-day voter registration-provisional voting.
“We...
King City Veterinary Clinic hosts first Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run
KING CITY — King City Veterinary Clinic hosted its inaugural Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run and Costume Contest on Saturday at San Lorenzo Park in King City.
The family-friendly event — held from 3 to 5 p.m., just before Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life...
UC Davis medical students bring rural healthcare focus to Mee Memorial
KING CITY — A small cohort of University of California, Davis (UC Davis) medical students is visiting Mee Memorial Healthcare System for five to six months out of the year through the Rural-PRIME system.
Rural-PRIME is part of the University of California’s “PRograms In Medical...
Halftime honors: King City High announces 2025 Homecoming Queen and King
KING CITY — King City High School seniors Kayline Arvizu and Logan Ibarra have been named the 2025 Homecoming Queen and King, respectively.
The couple was announced Friday night at halftime during the King City Mustangs’ varsity football game against Pacific Grove inside War Memorial...
Homebuyer assistance workshop set for Thursday to help Monterey County residents of flood-affected areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) is inviting residents who were renting or previously owned a home in Monterey County during the 2023 floods to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Salinas.
The workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer...
