Local News

BIG SUR — A project to replace a culvert and repair erosion on Highway 1 south of Limekiln State Park has begun, resulting in long-term one-way traffic control. The construction project on Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast is located at Post Mile 20.4,...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Hospital in King City has promoted Kirsten Featherstone to chief nursing officer, replacing current CNO Elisa Moylan following her retirement effective June 26. Requiring strong leadership and communication skills, the chief nursing officer fulfills a wide variety of regulatory duties...

KING CITY — Through continuing investigation, King City Police Department detectives identified several subjects as persons of interest in the April 15 shooting of a juvenile in the 600 block of Bishop Street in King City. On May 11, KCPD officers, along with assistance from...

Volunteers from the Community Food Pantry collect donations from South County residents in the King City High School parking lot last Saturday.

GRID Alternatives is accepting applications from low to moderate income homes in the cities of Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

COFFEE SHOP OPENS KING CITY — Hestia at the Diner owners announced that they will have a soft opening Wednesday, July 21, at their new location at 320B Broadway St. in King City. The coffee shop’s hours will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m....

KING CITY — Portola-Butler High School in King City partnered with Hartnell’s Office of College Readiness to facilitate a Feb. 22 field trip for 30 students to both the Alisal and Main campuses in Salinas.  The morning started with a tour of the Alisal Campus...

CHAMBER AWARDS SALINAS — Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its Annual Awards Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sherwood Hall. The Chamber will honor the following businesses and individuals for...

KING CITY — Ellie Clifton is the new executive director of the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM). Clifton began her position in mid-June, and at 22 years old, she is bringing a fresh and youthful perspective on running the local museum located...

KING CITY — Alliance on Aging has announced the much-anticipated Trashion Show in King City, a pioneering event to redefine waste through innovation and creativity. Scheduled for Feb. 22, 2024, this remarkable exhibition brings together artists, environmentalists and community members to showcase innovative ways of...