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...
Cyclists conquer Salinas Valley for a cause
SALINAS VALLEY — 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...
King City in Bloom encourages residents to garden
KING CITY — King City in Bloom participated in King City’s Blue Zones Project kickoff event on Aug. 21.
Members handed out more than 300 seedlings of cilantro and romaine to encourage residents to grow healthy food and “move naturally” by gardening.
King City Nursery provided...
King City Council approves Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan
KING CITY — King City Council has approved the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan, along with its associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program — a significant step toward bolstering wildfire safety in the region.
This ambitious initiative, detailed in a 400-page document,...
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...
Hartnell College presents virtual job fairs through April
SALINAS VALLEY — A series of virtual career and job fairs began last Wednesday and continues through April, covering a wide range of academic fields and featuring opportunities for both permanent hiring and internships.
Hartnell College is presenting the online events with the Salinas Valley...
Wildflower festival, triathlon returns to Lake San Antonio this weekend
BRADLEY — Lake San Antonio’s South Shore will close April 30 through May 3 for the annual Wildflower Experience, a three-day event combining a triathlon and festival featuring live music, beer and wine gardens, and race clinics.
Often referred to as “the Woodstock of Triathlons,”...
Residents reminded to keep pets safe during heat advisory
An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.
Mee Memorial nurse receives Daisy Award
Mee Memorial Hospital each quarter recognizes one of their outstanding nurses by honoring them with the Daisy Award. This quarter’s recipient of the Daisy Award was Lucy Trejo, LVN, in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Sureno gang member pleads guilty to King City murders
KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Sept. 16 that Eliazar Arellano Ayron, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder while personally using a firearm for the benefit of the Sureno criminal street gang.
On Dec. 26, 2021, Ayron,...
