Local News

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s CFO Mark Woolery has earned recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “29 rural hospital CFOs to know in 2023.” The list includes CFOs from rural healthcare systems across the United States. Woolery is one of two...

CLIMATE ACTION MONTEREY COUNTY — As part of the County of Monterey’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan process, the community is invited to help the County prioritize meeting its emission reduction targets. Using an online Climate Action Simulator, residents can step into the role of...

CENTRAL COAST — Six pilots from Lightning Formation Airshows (LFA) flew over six sites in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties last Saturday to pay tribute to health care professionals on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mee Memorial Hospital in King City was...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Pamela L. Butler has announced that the Honorable Rafael Vazquez has been elected by the bench to serve as the Court’s next Assistant Presiding Judge, commencing his term Jan. 1, 2024. Judge Vazquez will serve as...

LIBRARY CLOSURE KING CITY — King City Library will be closed this week for re-carpeting. Monterey County Free Libraries’ Bookmobile and Pop-Up Library will be available across the street at the future site of the local history center on North Vanderhurst Avenue, each day through...

SALINAS VALLEY — Christian Clifford, author of books about Spanish-Mexican history in California, was on a quest to visit all 21 California missions, including Mission Soledad and Mission San Antonio de Padua in South Monterey County — on foot. When asked why he did it,...

FAMILY NIGHT KING CITY — Parents, students and staff of Chalone Peaks Middle School are invited to a Fun Family Night event on Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 667 Meyer St. in King City. There will be some insightful...

KING CITY — It’s getting to be that time of year again, and the Salinas Valley Fair wants community members to become exhibitors at this year’s Fair, May 16-19, in King City. Entries are open to residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San...

WHITE CANE DAY KING CITY — King City Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Friday, Oct. 4, with tables set up at Kasey’s Fitness, Safeway and Ace Hardware in King City for monetary donations. The majority of funds collected will benefit...

KING CITY — Eric and Kim Schmidt of Pine Canyon were honored Thursday evening for the volunteer work they have done to beautify and promote the Salinas Valley Fair in King City. The couple were presented with a Blue Ribbon Award from the Western Fairs...