A Day to Reflect: King City observes Memorial Day 2024
KING CITY ā Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggettās garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...
Monterey County officials predict fierce fire season this year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents throughout Monterey County are being warned that this yearās low amount of rainfall and dry weather conditions will mean a more intense fire season, which has already begun.
Normal years would have a fire season that started around June, but the...
San Lucas School offers summer programming for first time
SAN LUCAS ā San Lucas Union School District offered its first-ever Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) earlier this summer.
ELO-P is a California Department of Education program intended to enhance the academic, social, emotional and physical needs and interests of students that support regular school...
King City Police arrest man for vandalizing vehicles with axe
KING CITY ā King City Police have arrested a 43-year-old local man who barricaded himself in a backyard of a residence after he was found using an axe to vandalize vehicles on Talbot Street.
According to a news release, officers responded to a report of...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 6, 2023
WALKING MOAI
GREENFIELD ā Blue Zones Project Monterey County and the City of Greenfield will host a fun 10-week walking Moai group beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 98 S. El Camino Real in Greenfield. Everyone is welcome to participate in...
Volunteers spruce up King City Library landscaping
KING CITY ā Members of King City in Bloom partnered once again with volunteers from Sun Street Centers to do some pruning, weeding and sprucing up of their King City Library project ā just in time for Pacific Valley Bankās Fourth of July Parade....
Transportation Agency approves new approach for Highway 101 South of Salinas project
CHUALAR ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently received a presentation on the complexity of the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor project due to the scale, environmental considerations, right-of-way constraints and the need for phased implementation based on available...
Free pet food bank moves to new Soledad spot
SOLEDAD ā A pet food bank will take place Saturday, Jan. 23, at Soledad High School, hosted by SPCA Monterey County.
Free pet food will be provided from 10 to 11 a.m. The Soledad location is a first, as prior South Monterey County pet food...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers.
The initiative reflects the organizationās evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...
Monterey County invites community feedback on future housing plans
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County is beginning the process of updating a key document with a focus on planning for adequate housing at all income levels in the unincorporated areas of the county.
As part of this project, the county is inviting community members and...























