Taylor Farms donates more than 1,100 backpacks to students in King City, Salinas
KING CITY — More than 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to students in King City and Salinas this year as part of Taylor Farms’ 13th annual Backpack Giving Program.
After starting the program in Monterey County in 2010, Taylor Farms has since...
South Monterey County gets record $2.5M state broadband investment
MONTEREY COUNTY — Digital equity and infrastructure in Monterey County are receiving a record investment of state broadband funding, with the announcement of $2.5 million in broadband technical assistance grants to local municipalities to support efforts to close the digital divide.
The cities of Gonzales,...
Monterey County judges commemorate Constitution Day at King City, San Ardo schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — The judges of Monterey County Superior Court, in collaboration with Monterey County Office of Education and Monterey County Local Bar, recently commemorated Constitution Day 2023 by paying a special visit to local elementary schools.
Every year the Court highlights the important rights...
Monterey County works with federal government to safeguard homes in wildfire areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Emergency watershed protection work on eight properties in the wildfire areas from 2020’s Carmel and River fires has concluded in a partnership between Monterey County and the federal government.
Tom Moss, senior hydrologist with the county’s public works department, said eight projects...
King City Rotary hosts dedication for new student lounge
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club hosted a dedication ceremony during its Dec. 6 meeting at Sun Street Centers in King City to celebrate the completion of the Darlene Acosta Youth Center Rotary Student Lounge.
The Rotary Clubs from the Salinas Valley and local...
High school counselors tour Hartnell College campuses
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school counselors were invited on April 12 to tour Hartnell College’s three education centers in King City, Soledad and Castroville.
Among the participants were Soledad Education Center Director Ana Gonzalez and Dean of Student Success Carla Johnson, who...
Monterey County approves $9.7M in repairs to Laguna Seca
SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved $9.7 million in funding for crucial repairs at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca, the only major track in the United States that is government owned.
Work that will be done includes resurfacing the iconic...
Goodwill collection drive returns to King City in April
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City has announced that after a long wait it is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive in April.
The Food Pantry is asking King City residents to bring new or gently used items, such...
Salinas Valley cities plan Memorial Day events Monday
SALINAS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout the Salinas Valley on Monday, May 30, to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the military.
In King City, VFW Post 6747 will resume its formal Memorial Day Ceremony at the King...
