Monterey County agriculture pumps more than $11B into local economy, study finds
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County agriculture pumped more than $11 billion into the local economy in 2023 and supported 81,315 jobs, according to a new economic report.
Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Rich Ordonez released the latest comprehensive analysis of the county’s largest industry on Nov. 18,...
Friendsgiving Lunch brings holiday warmth to Monterey County’s most vulnerable
MONTEREY COUNTY — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Friendsgiving Lunch on Nov. 21 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming more than 200 clients and community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness or living with mental health challenges.
The event, which has been supported by...
CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving weekend
CALIFORNIA — As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving weekend is to buckle up before every trip.
CHP will begin its Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) at 6:01 p.m. on...
YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence survivors
MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and families impacted by domestic violence.
The confidential site — planned to open the week of Nov. 24 — will include 10...
SNIP mobilizes resources for pets in need this Thanksgiving in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it.
On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...
Hands That Help SoMoCo hosts fundraiser in support of King City cancer patient
KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo hosted its fourth successful fundraiser on Oct. 22 at the King City Grill, this time supporting King City resident Robin Borzini, who has been battling cancer for many years.
Borzini shared her journey at the event, and her...
King City High’s Drama Department presents show-stopping musical comedy
KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.”
With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...
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...
Gang members ordered to stand trial for 2024 South Monterey County homicides
KING CITY — Three Norteño gang members have been ordered to stand trial on dozens of charges connected to two mass-casualty shootings that devastated South Monterey County in early 2024, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Nov. 13...
KCHS Mustangs conquer 2025 Homecoming Week
KING CITY — King City High School’s 2025 Homecoming Week was bursting with Mustang pride as the school came together to celebrate one of its most cherished traditions.
Students showed incredible spirit from the start, buying mums and filling the halls with colorful posters that...
