Cyclists conquer Salinas Valley for a cause
SALINAS VALLEY ā A group of 20 bicyclists from the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cruised through the Salinas Valley last weekend as part of their 1,700-mile trek from Seattle to San Diego.
The group began their Friday morning ride in Watsonville and ended after 73...
Monterey County Dance Theatreās āNutcracker Balletā celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY ā A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, āThe Nutcracker Balletā will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...
Trashion Show returns to runway
Tickets are now available for the fun and fabulous Trashion Show, which returns to South County next month for the fourth year.
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley kicks off 2023 āWine Loversā drawing
SALINAS VALLEY ā Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual āWine Loversā Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area.
āIt is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...
King City High School announces new stadium protocols to increase safety
KING CITY ā King City High School has instituted new stadium protocols during Mustang football games in an effort to increase public safety.
In a letter that circulated Oct. 6 to parents, community members and students, KCHS Principal Michael Gray announced that all spectators would...
Monterey County invites community feedback on future housing plans
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County is beginning the process of updating a key document with a focus on planning for adequate housing at all income levels in the unincorporated areas of the county.
As part of this project, the county is inviting community members and...
King City man found guilty of violently raping child
KING CITY ā A Monterey County jury has convicted Leonardo Ramirez Jr., a resident of King City, for violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a 2018 residential burglary after his identity was discovered from DNA found in a discarded Covid mask last year.
Ramirez, 28,...
Unemployment claims fall, fueling economic hope
UNITED STATES ā The second year of the coronavirus pandemic is starting with rising hopes for the economic outlook ā and a long way to go.
Positive signs are emerging as restrictions on businesses lift and the pace of vaccine distributions ramps up. But millions...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY ā An estimated 25,000-plus patriotic spectators lined Main Street in Salinas for the 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade that featured more than 100 participants, including color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and classic cars.
According to Parade Chairman Tony Virrueta,...
CHP helicopter rescues man stranded in river near King City
KING CITY ā California Highway Patrolās Coastal Division Air Operations assisted Monterey County Sheriffās Office and Cal Fire BEU with the rescue of an individual trapped in the Salinas River near Jolon Road in King City on March 11.Ā
The rising river washed a driver...




















