Photo | King City tennis, pickleball courts open
KING CITY — The newly resurfaced tennis courts and four newly added pickleball courts at the City Park, next to King City Golf Course, are now open for play.
A separate future project to add a pedestrian access ramp to the facility is being planned...
Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County.
The CFMC’s COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit...
Monterey County supervisor arrested for alleged DUI
SALINAS — Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo, who represents most of the City of Salinas, was arrested last Friday on drunken driving charges.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jessica Madueño, officers on patrol in Prunedale observed a 2011 Ford Escape on San...
Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic reaches 20,000 patient visits
SALINAS VALLEY — In just four-and-a-half years of operation, the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic has reached a major milestone — providing its 20,000th patient visit.
Since its launch in January 2020, the Mobile Clinic has been delivering free, high-quality care to underserved areas across...
King City Mustangs’ Clavijo signs college letter of intent
KING CITY — When King City High School senior athlete Elijah Clavijo received the offer to play at Willamette University, he always thought it would be for baseball, but instead it turned out to be for football.
“I never thought I would play football in...
Monterey County supervisor begins role on California Coastal Commission following Speaker Rivas appointment
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has officially begun his tenure on the California Coastal Commission, following his appointment by State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Lopez started his work on May 21, bringing a rural Central Coast perspective to one of the state’s...
Salinas Valley McDonald’s franchise awards scholarships to 20 employees
SALINAS VALLEY — Local McDonald’s owner/operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 20 employees and their children of McDonald’s restaurants in the Salinas Valley.
This year’s recipients received between $1,000 and $3,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or cost of attendance...
Slew of candidates set to compete in November
Voters in South County will have a slew of local candidates to choose from in the upcoming Nov. 6 Statewide General Election for numerous city councils, school boards and other special district governing bodies in the area.
King City Union School District’s plans to reopen facilities face some concern
KING CITY — Board members from King City Union School District discussed the 2020-21 school year budget and math curriculum contracts during their June 30 special board meeting, but a decision on how to reopen schools in August was tabled to this week after...
