Republican Women donate ‘Comfort Critters’ to help children during emergencies
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently donated stuffed animals to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
SMCRWF President Jeane Errea-Mills delivered the “Comfort Critters” last month to Sheriff’s Deputies Jason Sclimenti and Cameron Von Dollen.
The stuffed animals, donated by club members, will be...
Mee Memorial offers incentives for South Monterey County women to get mammograms
KING CITY — American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 300,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2023, and nearly 50,000 will ultimately die from a disease that can often be diagnosed and treated early.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 24, 2021
WALKING TOURS
KING CITY — A walking tour of historic Highway 101 in Downtown King City is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25. Led by local historians John and Karen Jernigan, the walk generally lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and covers about a mile in...
Residents compile research on King City for new history book
KING CITY — John and Karen Jernigan have teamed up with Howard Strohn to write a history book about King City, “Images of America: King City,” which was released July 25.
The Jernigans, longtime residents of King City, worked with Strohn, from Priest Valley, for...
Alliance on Aging to host event Tuesday for prospective volunteers
MONTEREY COUNTY — As the sole source provider of essential senior services in Monterey County, Alliance on Aging believes that volunteerism is the engine that drives change within communities.
The nonprofit also believes it can change the lives of individual volunteers as well.
Studies show that giving...
Fall Fest brings thrills to South County
SOUTH COUNTY — Salinas Valley Fair welcomed autumn last weekend with its second annual Fall Festival and Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, featuring carnival rides and games, a hay maze, puppet shows, blacksmith demonstrations, farm-themed play areas, live entertainment and local vendors.
The...
Holiday wishes come true for San Ardo families
SAN ARDO — Local oil company Aera Energy and several of its
business partners made the holidays brighter for five San Ardo families, including
18 children ranging in ages from 18 months to 16 years.
On. Dec. 17, the families received gifts of clothing, toys
and household...
King City to test out reverse diagonal parking downtown
KING CITY — King City councilmembers approved the temporary installation of reverse diagonal parking along a portion of Broadway Street during the council’s March 23 meeting.
The area of Broadway between Third and Vanderhurst streets will be repainted with new parking spots that will appear...
