Bay Area: Storm expected Wednesday strengthens, hail possible Thursday
BAY AREA — While Tuesday's rainfall is expected to be light, another storm brewing behind it is gaining strength and will hit the Bay Area later Wednesday and last through Friday morning.
An updated forecast early Tuesday from the National Weather Service has the second...
Supervisor Lopez’s open house honors South County Young Leaders, art contest winners
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted his third annual District 3 Open House last Thursday, celebrating this year’s South County Young Leaders and the 2023 winners of the “We Are Southern Monterey County” art competition.
“What an incredible evening and open house...
Smoke advisory issued for Salinas Valley as Dolan Fire grows to 111,000 acres
SALINAS VALLEY — Local fire agencies issued a smoke advisory Thursday for Salinas Valley due to the Dolan Fire’s increased activity in the Santa Lucia Mountains west of King City.
“Wildfire smoke continues to drift into Monterey County from fires as far as 100 miles...
Beautification barbecue set for Wednesday at San Lorenzo Park in King City
KING CITY — Esmeralda Zamora with Reiss Design Studio of San Luis Obispo will be one of the speakers Wednesday, June 15, at the King City Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club joint noon-time gathering in support of Beautification Week.
Zamora’s talk is titled, “The...
Hartnell College named ‘Top 10 Military Friendly School’ by G.I. Jobs Magazine
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Top 10 Military Friendly Schools for 2025-26” by G.I. Jobs Magazine, earning the No. 8 spot among large community colleges.
The announcement is part of the magazine’s annual Military Friendly Schools list,...
Monterey County events pay tribute to veterans
SALINAS VALLEY — 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,...
Former King City police chief returns to fill vacancy
KING CITY — Former King City Police Chief Robert “Bob” Masterson is returning to the city, but this time as interim police captain.
King City Police Department announced Masterson’s appointment Feb. 10.
“I am pleased that Bob agreed to return to King City as the interim...
Historical group sells Jolon painting to Monterey museum
JOLON — San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) recently sold a watercolor painting of the Dutton Hotel to Monterey Museum of Art after it spent years on display inside Wells Fargo Bank in King City.
In January 2020, Katherine Halligan of Halligan Fine Art appraised...
King City plans for 15 EV charging stations
KING CITY — With California scheduled to require all cars to be zero emission by 2035, King City is planning ahead to help accommodate the shift in vehicle technology that will take place over the next decade.
The City of King is working to ensure...
Pollution plagues Arroyo Seco River at Green Bridge near Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal and District 3 County Supervisor Chris Lopez visited the Green Bridge near Greenfield last Saturday after continued community complaints and discussion about the crowded parking and trashing of the area.
Although parking isn’t allowed and entering the private...
