Salinas Valley Fair makes triumphant return this week
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is jumping “Back in the Saddle” this week, returning with many of its popular activities following a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“At long last we are ‘Back in the Saddle’ again,” said Margaret Noroian, president of...
Northbound 101 onramp at Broadway Street in King City to close Tuesday
KING CITY — Ongoing paving and bridgework on Highway 101 in King City will continue with the closure of the northbound Broadway Street onramp in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Temporary concrete railing will be placed along the roadway to block the...
Hartnell College awarded $9.5M grant to support students in agricultural careers
SALINAS — Hartnell College has been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s inaugural NEXTGEN program.
The official announcement was made during a presentation by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, D.C., on June 20.
“This...
New visitor restrictions take effect at Monterey County hospitals
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hospitals in Monterey County have implemented new restrictions on visitors to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 to staff and patients.
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 11, all visitors to area hospitals will be required to show either proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or proof...
King City mayor earns praise from Alliance for Aviation
KING CITY — Alliance for Aviation Across America has commended King City Mayor Mike LeBarre for proclaiming March as “General Aviation Appreciation Month.”
In California, general aviation airports support an annual economic impact of more than $32.7 billion, along with 148,000 jobs and a total...
Library to host presentation featuring history of King City
KING CITY — King City Branch of Monterey County Free Libraries will host Howard Strohn and John and Karen Jernigan, authors of “Images of America: King City,” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. for a special presentation featuring the history of King City...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
King City’s Kurt and Susan Frenzel celebrate 50 years of marriage
KING CITY — Kurt and Susan Frenzel marked their 50th wedding anniversary this April 2025.
Susan, formerly Susan Holland, is the daughter of the late Al Holland, a longtime employee at Lyns Liquors. The couple, both graduates of local high schools — Susan from King...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates Army’s birthday with 250-mile ruck march
JOLON — In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and its official theme, “This We’ll Defend,” Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a 250-mile regional ruck march to celebrate two-and-a-half centuries of service, sacrifice and strength.
The march begins Wednesday, May 7, and continues...
Monterey County approves fines for face covering violations as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has joined with local cities, including King City, Soledad and Gonzales, in approving fines for face covering violations.
On July 28, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance, effective immediately, allowing citations to be given to those...
