Possible PG&E power shutoff could affect South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has notified Monterey County that a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could affect parts of South Monterey County and the Carmel Valley area beginning Wednesday morning due to forecast gusty winds and extreme heat.
According...
Monterey County crop value dips 3% in 2025 as strawberries remain top commodity
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s agricultural production value declined 3% in 2025 from the previous year’s record, totaling $4.82 billion as growers navigated fluctuating tariffs, rising production costs and shifting market conditions, according to the county’s annual Crop and Livestock Report released last week.
The...
King City, Greenfield move closer to unified school districts after state approval
KING CITY — California State Board of Education has unanimously approved what officials say is the first dual school district unification in state history, advancing a long-running effort that would create separate unified transitional kindergarten through 12th grade school districts in Greenfield and King...
Speeding crackdown set for this summer in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.”
During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers on patrol watching for...
South Monterey County high schools partner for STEM camps this summer
SALINAS VALLEY — For the first time, all four comprehensive high schools serving South Monterey County students are partnering to provide coordinated access to summer STEM learning opportunities through Hartnell College’s Summer Technology Camps.
A total of 70 students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King...
King City celebrates Independence Day 2026 with weekend of community traditions
KING CITY — Fireworks, a festive parade and longtime community celebrations brought residents together over the Independence Day weekend as King City joined communities across the country in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual fireworks show kicked off the...
World Cup brings soccer crowds to King City’s Rising Phoenix
KING CITY — Rising Phoenix Pizzeria and Taproom co-owner Jade Ronconi has been having a blast the past three weeks with all the commotion surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
For starters, she can instantly feel the electric energy anytime a group of supporters...
King City Cemetery receives Old Glory award
KING CITY — A certificate of recognition was recently awarded to King City Cemetery by representatives of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated and its Caring for America program.
The Old Glory award is given each year to a place of business in South Monterey...
King City Young Farmers donate $5K to keep July 3 fireworks tradition alive
KING CITY — King City Young Farmers have donated $5,000 to help fund King City’s annual July 3 fireworks celebration, providing the final contribution needed to ensure this year’s show moves forward.
The donation was made to the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture,...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launches in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program available to all children from birth to age 5.
The program, which officially launched this...
