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April 18, 2026

New year means new resolutions

A new year means South Monterey County residents are making resolutions and goals for 2019, among those making New Year’s resolutions include local city officials, high school students, librarians and others.

Governor unveils California Jobs First Blueprint

CENTRAL COAST — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs. The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind investment into bottom-up, regional economic planning. Recognizing the unique diversity of regions across...

King City appoints new public works director

KING CITY — City of King has announced the appointment of Octavio Hurtado as the new director of public works. King City has been without a full-time public works director for many years due to financial constraints. Hurtado, who has worked under contract on a...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 21, 2022

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NEW LINE KING CITY — Monterey-Salinas Transit announced Dec. 13 the inaugural trip of Line 34, which travels clockwise within King City every 30 minutes on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MST staff and King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, an MST board member,...

2020 Year In Review | Summer wildfires spread havoc

The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 14, 2022

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is offering the Monterey Cadre Leadership Program on Jan. 24, providing an opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills for young adults, ages 18 to 24. Participants will develop leadership skills, engage in community service,...

Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair

KING CITY — Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City. Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in today’s country class, had his debut single ā€œTake It On Backā€ hit...

Thanksgiving meal distributions help South Monterey County families in need

SALINAS VALLEY — A variety of Thanksgiving events are giving back to South Monterey County families in need this holiday season. Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez once again partnered with California Water Service to lend a helping hand to local families for the...

King City fourth graders tour O’Neill Sea Odyssey in Santa Cruz

KING CITY — After two years without a field trip due to the pandemic, fourth graders from Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City were able to board the O’Neill Sea Odyssey catamaran for a two-hour tour on the Pacific Ocean. Last month, students from...

San Antonio School plans for safety during distance learning

LOCKWOOD — San Antonio School’s new secure perimeter fence was finished Sept. 16, having been completed by Central Coast Fence of Grover Beach. The new fence includes gates locked to the outside except staff with keys, but which can be opened from the inside without...
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