Arizona’s Salad Bowl becomes fertile ground for Covid-19
YUMA, Ariz. — The Rev. Emilio Chapa was delivering a homily on a recent Sunday when he paused to lament a sight that had shaken him as he entered the sacristy before Mass.
The board where his staff posted requests for funeral services was covered...
Monterey County to honor crime victims with courthouse ceremony, dove release Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Join members of the community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal St., in Salinas.
The event will feature Maria Alcantar as the inspirational...
New reverse parking trial takes effect in downtown King City
KING CITY — New reverse diagonal parking was installed on the south side of Broadway Street, from Third Street to Vanderhurst Avenue, as part of a two-month test project to gauge public interest in the change to public parking.
A demonstration was put on April...
California condors get an assist from an unlikely source: a wind power company
CALIFORNIA — In an unusual — and somewhat controversial — move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades.
The...
Tour explores King City’s past, present and future
KING CITY — San Antonio Valley Historical Association hosted a historic walking tour of King City last month with a theme of “History, Food and Fun in Downtown King City.”
More than two-dozen guests attended the April 23 walk, which was guided by local historians...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System launches self-scheduling system for sick visits
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has officially launched a new self-scheduling system for sick visits, allowing established patients to book appointments quickly and conveniently directly from their phone or computer — making it easier than ever for patients to receive the care...
Enrichment program teaches hundreds of South Monterey County youth about farming
KING CITY — Hundreds of third-graders recently roamed the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City to learn about agriculture during the annual South County Farm Day.
Students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City schools attended the free educational enrichment program on Jan. 26,...
Bothwell wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 title
KING CITY — Mayson Bothwell of King City has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year.
The annual competition took place over two days, July...
Hartnell College Foundation to honor artists, community members
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation has selected 11 individuals to be recognized for their contributions to the arts at Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley community.
This year’s honorees are: José G. Ortiz, Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts; Gail Higginbotham, Community Arts Hero; Jeanne...
Ensemble Monterey presents ‘A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend
MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...
