Local News

KING CITY — King City Police Department has issued an Evacuation Order for residents of areas of Villa Drive and San Lorenzo Creek in King City effective immediately until further notice due to the storm. The following zone is under an Evacuation Order:  Zone G-007a which...

KING CITY — King City restaurant El Taquero Deli has been selected to receive a $5,000 grant aimed at strengthening its operations and ensuring its continued success in a competitive industry. The grant is part of a broader initiative supported by the California Restaurant Foundation...

California is opening up eligibility for booster coronavirus vaccine shots to include anyone 18 or older, making it at least the second state to expand official eligibility beyond older adults and people in high-risk circumstances. Colorado took a similar step this week. California’s vaccination sites...

WALKING AUDIT CHUALAR ­­— County of Monterey staff will conduct a Technical Walking Audit in Chualar on Thursday, July 17, as part of the Chualar Community Plan initiative. Residents may notice county personnel and vehicles in their neighborhoods between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. County...

KING CITY — King City police and fire departments joined forces last Tuesday to host National Night Out 2025, which took place on a closed section of Bassett Street between the stations so community members could participate in games and raffles, as well as...

CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach. The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...

SALINAS VALLEY — In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge. A public survey is now open and...

SALINAS VALLEY — Rancho Cielo marked its first day of school with a special assembly on Aug. 12, during which five recent graduates—Kenia Perez, Isaiah Barajas, Severiano De Jesus, Serenity Lucas and Melissa Torres—became the second group of students to receive the RIDE (Rancho...

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26, will showcase a diverse selection of works that promise to transport audiences through a range of emotions, from...

SACRAMENTO — New stay-at-home orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will be based on intensive care unit capacity in five regions in California. Newsom said much of the state will likely be under the stay-at-home orders within the next few days if ICU...