Local News

GREENFIELD — Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department. Similar thefts were also reported in other South Monterey County cities, including Soledad and King City. A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust...

DANGEROUS HIGHWAY SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Caltrans and the South of Salinas US 101 Traffic Safety Alliance will host a town hall meeting July 15 at 6 p.m. through Zoom in order...

The year 2020 was unlike any other, as news of the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dominated headlines each week. However, there were other stories — some virus-related, some not — that also defined the South Monterey County community last year. Here is a look at...

KING CITY — Sol Treasures will present a “Home for the Holidays Spectacular” on Thursday night, Dec. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. Featuring local, regional and national talent, the virtual show will be hosted by Jeff Hinderschied and Jamie Jones, portraying local fictional characters...

POLICE VACCINES KING CITY — King City Police Department announced Jan. 20 that it had partnered with Mee Memorial Healthcare System to immunize the KCPD staff after Monterey County Department of Public Health received authorization to include police officers in the Covid-19 vaccine prioritization....

WRITE-IN NOMINATIONS MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the Nov. 8 General Election runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 25. Candidate forms will be available only during this time and must be submitted by the deadline. Official documents may...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County will remain in the moderately restrictive Orange Tier in the state’s reopening blueprint system as determined Tuesday, following County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno’s announcement last week that the region could possibly shift soon. During a press briefing May 5,...

CLEANUP DAY GREENFIELD — A Greenfield Cleanup Day is planned for Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenfield Corporation Yard, 920 Walnut Ave. The event is only open to local residents, who can dispose of such items as general garbage,...

SPANISH WORKSHOP MONTEREY COUNTY — Hospice Giving Foundation announced the launch of its first virtual workshop in Spanish, which will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, March 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The foundation hired Erandi García as a program specialist in December, with...

KING CITY — SPCA Monterey County is offering affordable mobile spay and neuter clinics in King City this September, thanks to the support of donors. The clinics will be held at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., on Sept. 24 and 30. The...