Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the Countyās commitment to protecting immigrantsā rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to āKnow Your Rightsā under the U.S. Constitution.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...
CSUMB institute to target entrepreneurs in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā California State University Monterey Bayās Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco 2023 AHEAD program.
The iiEDās proposal, which specifically targeted potential entrepreneurs from underserved and isolated...
U.S. prisons start to resume allowing visits to inmates, with added virus precautions
State prison systems across the United States have begun allowing visitors for the first time since the pandemic started, presenting challenges for facilities that want to balance much-needed contact between inmates and their families with the need to limit the spread of COVID-19 in...
King City Police crack down on distracted driving violations
KING CITY ā Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, King City Police Department will be actively looking for drivers who are in violation of the stateās hands-free cell phone law throughout the month.
āIn todayās fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while...
2020 Year In Review | Area schools adapt to distance learning
The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories ā some virus-related, some not ā that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...
King City High School ag educator named Monterey County Teacher of the Year
KING CITY ā Blaise Chaney, an agriculture teacher at King City High School, has been named the overall Monterey County Teacher of the Year, earning the countyās top honor for educators this year and the chance to represent Monterey County in the California Department...
Fort Hunter Liggett plans Fishing Derby, Spring Fest on Saturday
JOLON ā The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Hunter Liggett will be hosting the 20th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 30.
The event will take place at the Del Venturi Reservoir at Fort Hunter Liggett, from 6:30...
Pacific Valley Bank names Eason as president and COO
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer.
Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe.
āSandi is a proven...
Sol Treasures welcomes new program manager
KING CITY ā Sol Treasures has welcomed Maria De La Rosa as its new program manager, announced Executive Director Betsy Oltmann.
āMaria brings a decade of experience with a background in educational and after-school programming,ā Oltmann said. āWe are fortunate to have her join our...
SPCA offers mobile spay/neuter clinics in King City this September
KING CITY ā SPCA Monterey County is offering affordable mobile spay and neuter clinics in King City this September, thanks to the support of donors.
The clinics will be held at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., on Sept. 24 and 30. The...






















