VNA Hospice van to assist Spanish-speaking families at four Salinas Valley sites in October
SALINAS VALLEY — VNA Hospice’s Latino Mobile Resource Center van will bring education and information to Spanish-speaking families at four Salinas Valley locations in October.
These upcoming educational events will share information about VNA services, care options during end of life, local resources and the...
Uncounted in the unemployment rate, but they want to work
Robert Hesse was expecting an imminent promotion to manager of Sub Zero Ice Cream, a nitrogen ice cream shop in Ventura, California, when it shut down in March because of the pandemic.
“I like to work,” said Hesse, a college graduate who turns 26 on...
Mee Memorial unveils advanced 3D mammography system
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the arrival of the Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), bringing advanced breast imaging technology to South Monterey County.
The new system is designed to enhance patient comfort, improve diagnostic...
Washington man sentenced for DUI crash that killed two in King City
KING CITY — A Washington state man was sentenced Jan. 28 to six years in state prison for a 2025 crash on Highway 101 near Jolon Road in King City that killed two passengers.
Anthony Harvey, 39, was sentenced after pleading to one count of...
Ag Land Trust receives more than $8M in grants to preserve Salinas Valley farmlands
SALINAS VALLEY — California Strategic Growth Council has approved more than $8.3 million in grants to the Ag Land Trust (ALT), a nonprofit dedicated to farmland preservation along the state’s Central Coast.
The funding will enable the organization to purchase conservation easements on three key...
Family fun takes center stage during 2025 Big Week at California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas is more than just world-class rodeo — it’s a weeklong celebration packed with family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.
Beginning on Friday, July 11, and running through Sunday, July 20, families can enjoy various engaging events designed to...
Arrests made in King City double-murder case
KING CITY — Local police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of two residents last Sunday in King City, and are asking for the public’s help in locating additional suspects who remain at large.
According to King City Police Department, gunshots were...
Rancho Cielo receives $5,000 in bus passes for students to get to Salinas campus safely
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class.
“Our school serves many students in South County, and one...
New banners showcase recent King City High School graduates’ success
KING CITY — Dozens of banners featuring Class of 2020 graduates from King City High School have been displayed around town to recognize their academic achievement.
California State University Monterey Bay’s GEAR UP program led the banner campaign in coordination with the high school and...
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