Monterey County could move to yellow tier as soon as next week, top health official says
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County could move into the yellow tier of the state's pandemic reopening system as soon as next week, the county's top health official said Tuesday.
Monterey County's rate of new cases per day per 100,000 residents, adjusted for the county's testing...
Mee Memorial earns recognition for innovative strategies to combat opioid epidemic
KING CITY ā Addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis ā California reported more than 7,100 opioid overdose deaths in 2021, including nearly 4,000 deaths from fentanyl.
Cal Hospital Compare has published...
Roses get much-needed trim at King Cityās Robert Stanton Theater
KING CITY ā Volunteers from Sun Street Centers recently helped Southern Monterey County Center for the Performing Arts board members with some much-needed upkeep at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
The Covid-19 pandemic prevented the organization from caring for the roses in front...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 8, 2023
WREATH DONATIONS
KING CITY ā Wreaths Across America, sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, will have a booth at the King City Center parking lot near Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Information and application forms to donate...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 9, 2023
CHAMBER AWARDS
KING CITY ā Nominations are due by Nov. 10 for King City Chamber of Commerce and Agricultureās 2023 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Friend of the Community and Hermie Robles Youth of the Year awards. Forms can be downloaded from...
Whereās the water? Drought threatens Californiaās lifeline
Even as California moves toward a full reopening from pandemic restrictions next month, many counties are still in danger.
From drought.
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended emergency drought orders to 41 counties across the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 84% of the...
Casino Night raises $26K for Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
More than $26,000 was raised last Friday during the Fifth Annual Casino Night benefitting Rancho Cielo at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Sheriff gives report on South Monterey County operations
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal spoke to King City Rotary during its Aug. 26 luncheon about how the Sheriffās Office has dealt with such community issues as the recent fires, river littering and the Covid-19 pandemic reaching the county jail.
āItās been...
King City in Bloom completes first phase of new historical mural
First phase of King City in Bloomās āTribute to Agricultureā historical mural has been artistically created and is now showcased on the west-facing wall of the El Pueblo Market, formerly Fairway Mart, on Broadway Street in downtown King City.
4th of July celebrations set for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā As the Fourth of July approaches, South Monterey County is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate Independence Day, with each town offering unique festivities ranging from parades and games to food vendors and fireworks.
King City will start its...





















