Salinas Valley State Prison inmates donate to veterans group
Veteran inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad recently put on a food drive to raise money for the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County.
Wahine Project unites local youth with ocean, beach activities
Dozens of South County youth took part in surf and beach soccer camps earlier this month with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.
Mee Memorial Healthcare System to lay off 43 employees
Mee Memorial Healthcare System will lay off dozens of employees next month in an effort to āreduce financial vulnerabilities and keep essential services in the community,ā health officials announced last Friday.
Aera Energy food drive yields 14K pounds to local food bank
Local oil company Aera Energyās annual food drive yielded the equivalent of 14,250 pounds of food this year for the Food Bank for Monterey County.
King City hosts star-spangled spectacle
King City once again kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration early this year with a fireworks show last Wednesday at the Salinas Valley Fairās Stampede Arena.
California publisher buys King City Rustler
After 23 years of ownership by News Media Corp. of Rochelle, Ill., the King City Rustler has been purchased by a California publisher.
Local law enforcement takes part in annual Torch Run
King City and Greenfield police departments participated in carrying the Special Olympics Northern Californiaās āFlame of Hopeā through their respective cities last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Sol Treasures, Science Workshop partner for interactive exhibit
Sol Treasures has unveiled its latest hands-on exhibit called āScientific Artā in partnership with the Greenfield Community Science Workshop, featuring a collection of interactive objects made from trash and recycled materials.
County supervisor breaks ground on new office
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez is opening up a new office in Greenfield as part of The Vines at Greenfield Shopping Center.
Mission San Antonioās Fiesta draws crowd
Mission San Antonio de Padua recently hosted its annual Fiesta, drawing hundreds of guests to its grounds near Jolon for an afternoon of food, dancing and celebration.