Monterey County enters escrow on ag commissioner office in King City
KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez announced last week that the county has entered escrow on a property in King City that will host the return of the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in South Monterey County.
The location at 1011 Broadway St....
Highway 1 closed in both directions in Big Sur due to rockfall
BIG SUR — State Highway 1 is closed in both directions Wednesday along the Big Sur coast in southern Monterey County because of fallen rocks onto the roadway, according to Caltrans.
The rockfall was reported Wednesday morning just north of the Ragged Point Inn &...
Rain derails grand opening of King City Traffic Garden
KING CITY — The grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden at San Antonio Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, was postponed due to inclement weather.
After rain was forecasted for the weekend, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced the celebration would now...
King City VFW to celebrate diamond jubilee
KING CITY — King City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will celebrate its diamond jubilee, the 75th anniversary of the Sgt. Frank Lillard VFW Post 6747, on April 15.
On April 15, 1946, under the command of Harold J. Gill, a group of 90 World...
Free psychotherapy available to frontline and essential workers in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Frontline Workers Counseling Project (FWCP), a San Francisco-based nonprofit that pairs frontline and essential workers with private-practice therapists for pro bono counseling services, is expanding its service area to Monterey County.
FWCP, formerly called the Covid-19 Pro Bono Counseling Project, was created...
Special Election 2025 | California voters approve Proposition 50 on redistricting reform
CALIFORNIA — California voters have approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the next three election cycles before returning control to the independent redistricting commission.
Statewide, the measure passed with more than 63% support. Supporters said the...
Salinas Valley cities mark Veterans Day with inaugural parade, annual events
SALINAS VALLEY — Communities throughout the Salinas Valley commemorated Veterans Day last Tuesday with new traditions, revived programs and longstanding tributes honoring local service members.
Greenfield marked the Nov. 11 holiday with its first-ever Veterans Day Parade, drawing local veterans, city officials, community groups and...
King City Stampede draws 1,000-plus crowd
KING CITY — King City Stampede returned to South Monterey County last weekend after years of absence, drawing an estimated crowd of 1,000 based on ticket sales.
The Feb. 25-26 rodeo took place inside the Rava Equestrian Center at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...
Salinas Valley Fair Board seeks new members to join
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced that there are currently two open Fair Board positions available, and it is looking for enthusiastic, hands-on individuals to join.
This is an opportunity for community members to get involved and help shape the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds...
