Local News

SALINAS — A ribbon cutting took place Sept. 23 for the new Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge, which was completed just in time for last week’s California Rodeo Salinas. Funded entirely by private donations, the bridge took 10 months to complete and connects the west grandstand...

MONTEREY COUNTY — After several weeks of discussion, Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a countywide indoor face covering ordinance that could begin in late October if certain criteria are met. Last week the Board delayed final approval of its mask mandate until Tuesday...

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...

TROOP OUTREACH KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on Oct. 5. Anyone who would like to participate in this ongoing project can drop off items for the troops at...

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) has launched the Mee Memorial Healthcare System Student Volunteer Program that will run from this September to May 2022. The participating 25 seniors from Greenfield and King City high schools will receive training...

KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City hosted its first-ever Night Oasis event, which was a dazzling success as tickets sold out weeks before the gathering and all in attendance seemed to love the evening. Under the leadership of Rotary President Alex Gourley, the...

KING CITY — A pair of King City residents have been arrested for vehicle theft on Thursday. According to the King City Police, officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had been stolen within the last 10 minutes on Sept. 23 at about...

WALKING TOURS KING CITY — A walking tour of historic Highway 101 in Downtown King City is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25. Led by local historians John and Karen Jernigan, the walk generally lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and covers about a mile in...

KING CITY — King City Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a domestic violence incident earlier this week. On Sept. 20, at about 12:30 p.m., officers from King City and California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a man using a...

SALINAS — Emily Cullins of Perris, Calif., was named Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 and will reign over the annual California Rodeo Salinas, which returns this week from Sept. 23 to 26 at the Salinas Sports Complex. Cullins, who has a passion for agriculture and...