King City’s Ortiz sworn in as CHP officer
KING CITY — Mario Ortiz of King City has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy.
He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Central Los Angeles Area office.
Officer Ortiz graduated from King City High School in 2021. Prior to attending...
Westside Fuel Break progress continues in South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — The Westside Fuel Break in South Monterey County is making significant progress, announced Cal Fire BEU on March 5.
In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, this critical fuels reduction project is strengthening wildfire defenses using a combination of strategies:...
Disaster microloans continue to be available to businesses in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14.
“The county has just received notification...
City to begin tree trimming Monday
City of King has contracted with A & T Arborists to begin tree-trimming work next week on select streets.
Holiday wishes come true for San Ardo families
SAN ARDO — Local oil company Aera Energy and several of its
business partners made the holidays brighter for five San Ardo families, including
18 children ranging in ages from 18 months to 16 years.
On. Dec. 17, the families received gifts of clothing, toys
and household...
Countywide striping project begins Monday in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Roadway improvement projects for several Monterey County intersections within unincorporated Carmel, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas began Monday, with an anticipated completion date of Feb. 11.
Improvements will include installation of new stop line and stop legend markings...
VNA Hospice’s Latino Mobile Resource Center van to visit Chualar, King City in July
SALINAS VALLEY — The nonprofit VNA Hospice’s innovative Latino Mobile Resource Center van will be at three South Monterey County locations in July — one in Chualar and two in King City.
Launched in November 2019, the van continues its mission to deliver information and...
South Monterey County roadways close due to mudslides, flooding
SALINAS VALLEY — Heavy rain from a winter storm continues to pummel South Monterey County, forcing local roadways to close due to flooding and mudslides.
“The overnight storms have impacted many local roadways and continue to do so for the next few days,” said Maia...
Fort Hunter Liggett sets Youth Fishing Derby for April 27
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby for ages 15 and younger on Saturday, April 27, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at Del Venturi Reservoir.
The reservoir will be stocked with...
