Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance. The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...

KING CITY — Future Farmers of America students at King City High School ranked third out of about 380 chapters in California in a 2020 Chapter of the Year standings shared by KCHS FFA adviser Jessica Souza on Oct. 9. The rankings are announced yearly...

COP EVENT GREENFIELD — The community can join Greenfield Police Department for “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Starbucks, 367 Walnut Ave. This event provides a unique opportunity for residents to meet local officers, ask...

JOB FAIR GREENFIELD — A job fair with multiple employers, hosted by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real. Jobseekers can register at montereycountywdb.org/business-services/job-career-fairs/ to find...

SALINAS VALLEY — After 17 years in operation, the Sun Street Transfer Station in Salinas will officially and permanently close on Sept. 10, announced officials from Salinas Valley Recycles (SVR). The City of Salinas had requested closure of the Sun Street Transfer Station, located at...

KING CITY — Skaters and community members gathered with King City Mayor Mike LeBarre during Monday’s ribbon cutting for the revamped skate park, which recently had new obstacles and lighting installed. The June 21 ceremony coincided with International Skateboard Day and included giveaways as well...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $47,500 in educational scholarships last year and the application period for 2025 funds is open. California Rodeo Salinas started a scholarship program with Hartnell College back in 1986 and recently transitioned the program to the Community...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host a grand opening for the much-anticipated Orchard Lane Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. The park, which has been under construction for more than a year, will be the first of its kind in South Monterey...

KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...

KING CITY — First Baptist Church Pastor Ken Reese was honored Feb. 25 by King City Council members with a proclamation aimed at commemorating the victims of last year’s tragic mass shooting, recognizing the local church and other faith-based organizations in leading the community’s...