Local leader honored for decades of advocacy for Latina and indigenous women in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — María Elena Manzo, founder and executive director of Mujeres en Acción, is the recipient of the third annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award, announced the Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Manzo will be presented with the award at the Eighth...
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...
Salinas Valley Half Marathon returns this year
It’s been two years since the running of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile run through the vineyards and rich agricultural lands of “Steinbeck country.” The event returns Aug. 5.
Community survey to help develop regional broadband strategy for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — What are the greatest internet service needs in Monterey County? Tell the County about it in a new survey — the second phase of the County of Monterey’s efforts toward future broadband investment.
In January, the community chimed in with the County’s...
Sol Treasures hosts Hometown Market featuring local artisans
KING CITY — Shoppers recently browsed through more than a dozen booths featuring handmade goods at the Hometown Market on Broadway, hosted by Sol Treasures.
The June 26 open-air market included 18 vendors packed around the art center and neighboring Pete Anderson property on Broadway...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY — An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars.
According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...
Pinnacles National Park increases recreational access to allow bicycle and foot traffic
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has begun to increase recreational access to the park, allowing for bike and foot traffic only as parking areas remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The National Park Service is using a phased approach to increase access on a...
King City releases results of 2024 Bilingual Community Opinion Survey
KING CITY — The results are in from the 2024 King City Bilingual Community Opinion Survey, which was distributed to every household and business.
A total of 260 participants responded with their input. One of the items requested respondents to prioritize 30 City objectives.
The...
King City High School Homecoming Week kicks off
KING CITY — This year’s King City High School Homecoming Week events kicked off with homecoming royalties being announced to the entire student body and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates.
The freshmen class Lord and Lady are Nathan Politron and Rebecca Garcia; the...
