How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
“This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.”
Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign?
No, he was reveling in news from what has long been California’s sweet...
King City’s community walks wrap up, set to return in summer 2025
KING CITY — City of King hosted its final community walk of the year last month, with officials announcing that the weekly group activity would return next summer.
The community walks, held in partnership with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, took place every Thursday evening...
United Way Monterey County announces 2020 Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY — Nearly $700,000 in Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) grants have been approved for distribution to 23 organizations in Monterey County.
The grants are federally funded and administered by United Way Monterey County (UWMC) and a local board made up of representatives...
Police arrest suspect seen carrying rifle outside King City home
KING CITY — A young man seen carrying what appeared to be an assault-style rifle outside a Meyer Street residence Tuesday night was later identified and arrested, according to the King City Police Department.
Police said the incident occurred on Dec. 9 at about 9:51...
King City welcomes new officers Salazar and Hernandez at swearing-in ceremony
KING CITY — New officers Christian Salazar and Ignacio Hernandez were officially sworn in by Chief James Hunt on Aug. 13 during the King City Council meeting.
Both officers graduated from the Basic Police Academy in June and are currently in phase two of...
Salinas Valley McDonald’s franchise awards scholarships to 20 employees
SALINAS VALLEY — Local McDonald’s owner/operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 20 employees and their children of McDonald’s restaurants in the Salinas Valley.
This year’s recipients received between $1,000 and $3,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or cost of attendance...
What’s in the federal stimulus for Californians?
Last week, President Joe Biden signed into law a wide-reaching $1.9 trillion stimulus package aimed at throwing a lifeline to Americans struggling through the pandemic.
In California, the news has come as a particular relief.
Many businesses here have been closed or restricted for a year....
King City resident from Ukraine seeks local help for hometown defense
KING CITY — A King City resident originally from Ukraine is seeking local help to raise money for a reconnaissance drone to be used in her hometown’s defense against Russian invasion.
Irene Lee spent the first 43 years of her life in Ukraine, hailing from...
Author shares story of 800-mile walk to all 21 California Missions
SALINAS VALLEY — Christian Clifford, author of books about Spanish-Mexican history in California, was on a quest to visit all 21 California missions, including Mission Soledad and Mission San Antonio de Padua in South Monterey County — on foot.
When asked why he did it,...
