Caltrans works to ‘Clean California’ on Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach.
As part of...
Regional partnership seeks to end digital divide in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A signing ceremony formalizing the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between Monterey County and King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales to create the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority took place May 27 in the Gonzales City Council Chambers.
“I’m very excited to finally...
Independence Day Cruise brings patriotism to King City
KING CITY — One dozen vehicles and a bicyclist joined the Independence Day Cruise on July 4 in King City.
The cruise was organized by Elaine Rosales after official citywide celebrations were canceled.
Vehicles passed by some neighborhoods and stayed mostly on larger roads, where...
San Ardo family hosts toy drive in memory of loved one
SAN ARDO — The Maya family hosted the Emilio Maya Memorial Christmas Toy Drive in San Ardo earlier this month, distributing 80 bags with multiple toys each for area youth.
The Dec. 19 toy drive was held in memory of the family’s patriarch, Emilio Maya,...
King City Rotary fun run returns July 12 to San Bernabe Vineyards
KING CITY — King City Rotary Club has announced the return of the Rabbit Run on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at San Bernabe Vineyards in southern Monterey County.
The fourth annual fun run includes both a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course, 1-mile course and...
Where to get a Covid-19 test in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Health officials throughout the nation have said testing is an essential factor in the battle against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), and with case numbers rising in communities near and far, getting a test is critical to understanding where the virus is...
Leadership changes at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
KING CITY — Students at both Greenfield and King City high schools returned to campus for in-person learning last week, and in addition to the switch from the previous school year’s virtual format, the leadership has also changed.
At the top level, Jordan Mulder has...
Cal Water infrastructure upgrade underway in King City
KING CITY — California Water Service is preparing to complete work on a water infrastructure upgrade this month that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in King City.
The project includes the installation of 1,405 feet of new 8- and 12-inch water main...
King City Police conduct pedestrian safety operation
KING CITY — King City Police Department conducted a Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation on Thursday at various intersections throughout the city in recognition of September as Pedestrian Safety Month.
During the Sept. 22 operation, KCPD deployed a pedestrian decoy 144 times crossing the street. On...
Photo | Greenfield High grads receive scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated President Jeane Errea-Mills presented $1,000 scholarships donated by the organization to recent Greenfield High School graduates Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez earlier this month.
