Local News

FUEL REDUCTION BURN GONZALES — On Wednesday, June 28, the City of Gonzales Public Works Department in cooperation with the Gonzales Fire Department will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at the City’s wastewater treatment plant, located on Short Road next to the Salinas River...

KING CITY — Addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis — California reported more than 7,100 opioid overdose deaths in 2021, including nearly 4,000 deaths from fentanyl. Cal Hospital Compare has published...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Renters and homeowners in Monterey County and 13 other counties impacted by the February and March storms and flooding will now have more time to sign up for federal disaster assistance. FEMA’s registration period, due to end July 20, has been extended to...

NEW CLASSROOM KING CITY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District is hosting a grand-opening ceremony for its new Adult Transition Program (ATP) classroom adjacent to King City High School on Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. ATP is for students ranging from...

KING CITY — Dr. Thomas Bosshardt recently joined the surgical team at Mee Memorial Healthcare System, creating a rotating team of three to ensure there is always a dedicated surgeon on call at the hospital. Bosshardt lives in Arroyo Grande with his wife Louisa, and...

KING CITY — Award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae is scheduled to perform at the 2024 Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 18, at the fairgrounds in King City. “We are looking forward to offering a headlining entertainment piece to the Salinas Valley Fair,” said...

SALINAS VALLEY — The Campaign for College Opportunity has honored Hartnell College as a 2022 Equity Champion of Higher Education for breaking barriers in transfer, advancing racial equity and improving degree completion for its students. The Salinas campus is now one of the leading institutions...

KING CITY — Construction crews have begun the removal of olive trees along Broadway Street in King City in preparation for the City of King’s Downtown Streetscape Project. The project will expand the corner bulbouts, redesign the medians and add decorative crosswalks on Broadway, from...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Additional disaster relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been approved for Monterey County to make permanent repairs to county roads, bridges and other infrastructure. On Jan. 17, President Joe Biden amended his Major Disaster Declaration for the state of...

KING CITY — Fort Hunter Liggett recently conducted the June Quarterly Community Relations Executive Board (CREB) meeting at City Hall in King City. The June 21 meeting began with opening remarks from HHC Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Layton, greeting distinguished guests and audience members and...