Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 23, 2023
CLEANUP DAY
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales and other organizations have planned a Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fairview Middle School, 401 Fourth St. Gonzales residents can dispose of such items as general garbage,...
Cal Fire grants boost Central Coast fire safety efforts
CENTRAL COAST ā In a significant boost to wildfire prevention efforts, the City of Greenfield has been awarded $189,263 in grant funding through Cal Fireās Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing wildfire resilience across the Central Coast.
The...
New long-term lane closure set for Highway 101 in King City
KING CITY ā A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City entered a new phase last week with a long-term lane closure for southbound motorists.
The next stage involves a long-term closure of the No. 1 (left) lane of southbound 101,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 16, 2022
GOLF TOURNAMENT
KING CITY ā King City High School Mustang Benchās Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at King City Golf Course. The four-person scramble starts at 9 a.m., with a barbecue and raffle to follow the tournament. Mustang Bench is a...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 12, 2022
BOOK TOUR
KING CITY ā Former King City resident and police officer, Larry D. Kendrick is on a reading and book-signing tour and will be stopping in King City on Tuesday, April 12. The local author and novelist will be at Wildhorse Cafe, 50630 Mesa...
King City High Schoolās Class of 2024 sets out on new path
KING CITY ā Families and friends cheered from the stands at War Memorial Stadium on Friday as King City High Schoolās newest graduates celebrated their last day of school.
With pomp and circumstance, more than 260 seniors graduated this year during the Mustangsā Class of...
King City Recreation Department receives grant for swimming
KING CITY ā King City Recreation Department was chosen as one of 102 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundationās nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early 2022.
The USA Swimming Foundation has awarded a total of $898,184 to programs...
Local dancers perform South Countyās first original ballet, āThe Nightingaleā
South Countyās first original ballet production, āThe Nightingale,ā dazzled audiences earlier this month with its musical score, striking costumes and strong performances from local youth at the Robert Stanton Theatre in King City.
Mee Memorial recognized as one of ā27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024ā
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized by Beckerās Hospital Review as one of ā27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024.ā
The list includes critical access hospitals across the United States, describing them as: āVital components of the overall healthcare delivery...
YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence survivors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā 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 ā planned to open the week of Nov. 24 ā will include 10...





















