Two inmates found guilty in 2017 stabbing at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — Two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad have been found guilty of attempting to murder another inmate.
After a two-week jury trial, inmates Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, were convicted Sept. 23 for stabbing inmate Manual Gonzalez in September...
County of Monterey receives sonar devices to aid in water rescues
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.
The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...
New restaurant to open at former Lawrence’s site in King City
KING CITY — King Kora, a new restaurant with a fusion menu of classic items and seafood, will open at the former Lawrence’s Restaurant site after the official handoff began Sept. 7.
The new restaurant will be operated by Iliana Ramirez and Vera Lepe, who...
King City native in need of kidney transplant
KING CITY — In March, the generous spirit of King City was on full display as community members rallied around a life-long resident in need of a liver transplant. The event supporting Rita McCormack Tavernetti at the Orradre Building raised more than $150,000, heightened...
King City awarded $3.5 million for sidewalk repairs
KING CITY — California Department of Housing and Community Department has awarded King City with $3.5 million for sidewalk repairs and improvements, which was applied for as part of a competitive Community Development Block Grant program.
The funding, which comes from the federal government, is...
Investigation underway for early morning vehicle fire in King City
KING CITY — King City police and fire departments responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 300 block of Ellis Street early Friday morning.
The vehicle was parked in a carport with apartments overhead. Upon arrival at about 5:30 a.m., local police...
K9 Rocket locates 2.2 pounds of fentanyl during traffic stop near Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested the driver of a vehicle for transporting over 2.2 pounds of fentanyl after she was stopped for traffic violations.
On the morning of Aug. 13, around 1 a.m., a Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic...
Plans continue for some activities at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds remains in a modified state of operation as Covid-19 pandemic health guidelines continue to restrict the types of activities that can be carried out in public settings.
The upcoming in-person Livestock Grading Show and Online Auction are being planned...
Some indoor services return to King City Library
KING CITY — Computers will be available to the public at King City Library on Thursdays as part of the slow rollout of reopening indoor services.
Branches within Monterey County Free Libraries, including King City, will continue their curbside service on regular days and hours....
Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation serves 575 meals at Polenta and Stew Feed
KING CITY — A total of 575 meals were served during the annual Polenta and Stew Feed to help raise funds for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation.
Heritage Foundation board members volunteered to run the Dec. 4 event, while members from King City...
