Dolan Fire arsonist sentenced to 24 years in prison
BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has sentenced 31-year-old Ivan Gomez to 24 years in state prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in 2020, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences.
Gomez, who had previously been found guilty of...
Vaccination efforts continue as Monterey County moves to Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vaccination numbers continue to climb in Monterey County, with County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno announcing that more than 35% of county residents age 16 and over have received at least one vaccine dose.
During a March 31 press briefing, Moreno noted...
South Monterey County police departments to host National Night Out events
SALINAS VALLEY — Local police departments throughout South Monterey County will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 3, meant to build trust between officers and communities and give a chance for residents to meet their law enforcement personnel.
Numerous community groups are also...
King City High School students beat the heat
KING CITY — King City High School students played Slip ’N Slide baseball on the lawn near the Robert Stanton Theater last Wednesday, while trying to stay cool during the region’s severe heatwave.
The afternoon of friendly games was sponsored by the local FFA.
Temperatures reached...
King City’s Downtown Plaza beautification plans to be topic of meeting
KING CITY — The 30th annual joint meeting of King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club to promote Beautification Week is planned for Wednesday, June 15, at noon.
Unlike last year when the groups gathered virtually, this year’s event is...
160 acres protected in Ventana Wilderness west of Salinas Valley
CENTRAL COAST — Located in California’s Central Coast, the 160-acre Church Creek property overlooks the wild, sharp-crested ridges and steep valleys of the interior coastal range.
The private property is in the heart of the Ventana Wilderness, west of the Salinas Valley, and connects to...
Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — California has already experienced an unusually early start to its fire year amidst an ongoing drought and historically low rainfall and reservoir levels.
While wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, increased fire activity in California and across the west is...
King City DUI checkpoint ends with 1 arrest, 20 citations
KING CITY — A recent DUI checkpoint in downtown King City resulted in one arrest and 20 citations.
The Aug. 27 checkpoint was held at Broadway and Canal streets from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. During the course of the Saturday night checkpoint, a total...
Dylan Scott to perform at 2023 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is excited to be celebrating the 79th annual Salinas Valley Fair set for May 18-21 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City.
New this year, multi-Platinum country pop singer Dylan Scott is scheduled to perform...
