SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āOn this first day of spring,...
Mee Memorial announces winners of National Rural Health Day student poster contest
KING CITY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the winners of its student poster contest organized to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17.
Open to all South Monterey County public and private school students from kindergarten to 12th grade, the contest centered...
King City doctor competing for fitness magazine cover
KING CITY ā Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine is holding a competition that invites female fitness lovers to vie for a chance to become the magazineās 2023 Ms. Health and Fitness.
The winner will be featured on the cover and win $20,000.
Dr. Nesreen Khraisha works...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off features first virtual auction
KING CITY ā This yearās Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off was recently held with virtual auctions and a drive-thru barbecue at the fairgrounds in King City.Ā
The new format for the April 16-17 event was a Covid-era adjustment to host the normally packed in-person celebration, and...
Revamped Avenue of Honor memorial in King City pays tribute to fallen soldiers
KING CITY ā The Avenue of Honor, a memorial to South Monterey County veterans killed in action in conflicts spanning World War I to Afghanistan, has been moved and is in the process of being finished, with a rededication ceremony now planned for next...
Photo | SoMoCo Wireless receives Old Glory Award
KING CITY ā Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently awarded a certificate of recognition to SoMoCo Wireless in King City for its patriotism demonstrated by flying the American Flag at its place of business.
Joe Girard, SoMoCo Wireless CEO, accepted the award from Kathy...
Services for older adults to be discussed at Monterey County Area Agency on Aging meeting
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A presentation on priority services for seniors and an opportunity for the public to make comments on the 2022-23 Area Plan Update will take place at the June 23 meeting of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council.
One...
Hotline, webinars provide HR support for Monterey County employers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In partnership with the California Employers Association, the Monterey County Workforce Development Board is providing a free hotline and a series of webinars to assist local employers with Human Resources (HR) support.
Employers can call the HR Hotline Monday through Friday, from...
United Way Monterey County opens new Community Impact Center
MONTEREY COUNTY ā United Way Monterey County, along with the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula chambers of commerce, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Community Impact Center.
Located in downtown Salinas, the Community Impact Center offers services for local nonprofits to collaborate, innovate...
King City Police crack down on distracted driving violations
KING CITY ā Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, King City Police Department will be actively looking for drivers who are in violation of the stateās hands-free cell phone law throughout the month.
āIn todayās fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while...