CTF-Soledad hosts Special Olympics Flame of Hope event
SALINAS VALLEY — Thanks to the incarcerated population, the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad raised over $17,000 for Special Olympics during their Flame of Hope event.
“I thought that was amazing,” said the Special Olympics athlete Hall-of-Famer known as J-Lo. “It’s like we won...
Happening today: Nationwide emergency alert test to sound on all cell phones, TVs and radios
UNITED STATES — At 11:20 a.m. today, Oct. 4, anyone with a cell phone can expect an emergency alert from the U.S. federal government.
The alert is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission.
The national...
King City man arrested for vehicle burglary
KING CITY — A 26-year-old King City man has been arrested for burglary after breaking into a vehicle in the Safeway parking lot.
According to King City Police, at about 6:09 a.m. on Oct. 26, officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary that...
Monterey County literacy programs to receive $920K in federal funding
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County AmeriCorps will receive $920,000 in federal funding for literacy programs in the Alisal Union, Chualar Union, King City Union and Monterey Peninsula Unified school districts.
“All students deserve a high-quality education, and this funding will help make that possible,” said...
Mee Memorial CEO named among 2025 list of top rural health leaders
KING CITY — Becker’s Hospital Review has released its 2025 list of “Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know,” and Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has earned a spot on the list for the third consecutive year.
“These dedicated leaders...
Sun Street Centers breaks ground on new Sober Living Environment site in King City
KING CITY — Sun Street Centers recently received $365,000 in donations to help complete the long-anticipated King City Sober Living Environment, the first phase of which got underway last month.
“I’m super excited,” said Sun Street CEO Anna Foglia. “This project has been in the...
Todo lo que necesita saber sobre los incendios en los valles de Salinas y Carmel
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River Fire
Este incendio comenzó justo al sur de Salinas en el área de River Road y Pine Canyon Road. Desde entonces se ha extendido hacia el sur por el Valle de Salinas paralelo a River Road. También ha avanzado poco a poco hacia...
Fire at California Flats Solar facility prompts evacuation in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD — A fire broke out at the California Flats Solar facility along Turkey Flat Road in Parkfield on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The Aug. 30 incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Cal Fire responded to reports of a vegetation fire...
New wildfire breaks out near Dolan Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — A new wildfire, named the Coleman Fire, broke out Sunday afternoon adjacent to the Dolan Fire on the Los Padres National Forest and Fort Hunter Liggett army base, west of King City.
As of Monday, the fire has grown to an estimated...
Community Food Pantry of King City plans Goodwill collection drive Oct. 18-19
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive Oct. 18-19.
The Food Pantry is asking local residents to bring new or gently used items — such as clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, curtains, dishes,...
