1 found dead in King City riverbed fire
KING CITY — One person has been found dead in the riverbed area burned by the King Fire, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday.
The fire, located in the Salinas River riverbed behind McDonald’s and KFC on Broadway Circle in King City, started Wednesday...
Construction on Highway 101 in King City enters final phases with asphalt paving of ramps
KING CITY — Construction on Highway 101 in King City is nearing its last weeks with the application of rubberized hot mix asphalt to all on and off ramps.
Starting Tuesday, June 13, and continuing Monday through Friday over the next two weeks, crews will...
Mee Memorial attempts to thwart Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City has received a federal grant to help improve Covid-19 vaccine confidence throughout its service area in southern Monterey County, spanning more than 55 miles between Soledad and Bradley.
Health Resources and Services Administration provided the...
Road closures expected for 5K fun run in King City
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club has received a permit to close South San Lorenzo and South Vanderhurst at Division Street on Saturday to ensure the safety of participants of the organization’s first-ever Rabbit Run 5K.
The April 16 closure will limit vehicle access...
Fort Hunter Liggett supports Madre Fire response with firefighters, heavy equipment
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forest’s remote central California area from July 2-14.
They were part of the team of hundreds of...
Monterey County inches closer to red tier of California reopening plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — Infection rates are declining in Monterey County, with fewer daily confirmed cases of Covid-19 as time goes on, reported county health officer Dr. Edward Moreno during the March 3 press briefing.
“If we continue to avoid gatherings and stay home as much...
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collects donations for troops
KING CITY — Members of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collected items for servicemen and women serving overseas at their June 7 meeting.
The club partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, for the outreach project.
Participating members included Claudia Wollesen;...
Photo | Freak storm drenches South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A thunderstorm brought hail, lightning and gusty winds Wednesday evening to inland portions of the Central Coast, including South Monterey County.
Substantial downpours also occurred as the storm moved north through King City and Greenfield along Highway 101 and then past Soledad...
Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands receives ‘Excellence in Education’ award from Monterey County School Boards Association
MONTEREY COUNTY — Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Education Award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA).
The honor was presented at MCSBA’s Annual Dinner and Organizational Meeting, held on May 1 at Hartnell Community...
