2020 Year In Review | Protests call for reform
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
Monterey County Health Department receives $276K grant for child safety seat education
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department has received a $276,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Funding will be used to inform parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and traveling...
2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family Wines’ Isabelle’s Vineyard 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...
Cooling centers open amid heat wave this week in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Residents are advised to stay safe by drinking fluids, remaining...
2 arrested after assault at King City party
KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a medical aid on May 1 at about 9:28 a.m. for a man who had suffered a head injury after being struck in the face with a bottle the night before.
During the investigation into the...
Community members sought for Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees
SALINAS VALLEY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is recruiting community members to participate in the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Steering Committees in each of the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Safe Routes to School...
Monterey County seeks grant funding for park projects
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department will apply for millions of dollars in grants for park improvements at Lake San Antonio, San Lorenzo Park in King City and the county-owned property on East Laurel Drive in Salinas.
Each grant application...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County.
Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer.
On Dec. 26, a...
Beautification barbecue set for Wednesday at San Lorenzo Park in King City
KING CITY — Esmeralda Zamora with Reiss Design Studio of San Luis Obispo will be one of the speakers Wednesday, June 15, at the King City Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club joint noon-time gathering in support of Beautification Week.
Zamora’s talk is titled, “The...
