Monterey County supervisor arrested for alleged DUI
SALINAS — Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo, who represents most of the City of Salinas, was arrested last Friday on drunken driving charges.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jessica Madueño, officers on patrol in Prunedale observed a 2011 Ford Escape on San...
King City and San Lucas school employees honored for exemplary teaching
KING CITY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has recognized three South Monterey County school employees, including two from King City, for their outstanding teaching skills.
Tiffany Lewis and Milton Hambly, both teachers in the King City Union School District, and Araceli Godinez, instructional...
PG&E plans Public Safety Power Shutoffs for Jolon, Lockwood and Fort Hunter Liggett areas
JOLON — PG&E is planning for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to wildfire risk in the areas of Jolon, Lockwood and Fort Hunter Liggett in South Monterey County.
The shutoffs are estimated to begin at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and end at...
Fire at California Flats Solar facility prompts evacuation in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD — A fire broke out at the California Flats Solar facility along Turkey Flat Road in Parkfield on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The Aug. 30 incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Cal Fire responded to reports of a vegetation fire...
Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation serves 575 meals at Polenta and Stew Feed
KING CITY — A total of 575 meals were served during the annual Polenta and Stew Feed to help raise funds for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation.
Heritage Foundation board members volunteered to run the Dec. 4 event, while members from King City...
King City Lions Club hosts White Cane Day this Saturday
KING CITY — King City Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Saturday, Oct. 8, with tables set up at Safeway and Ace Hardware in King City for monetary donations.
The majority of funds collected will benefit local children by providing eye...
Federal grant benefits Sun Street Centers
SALINAS VALLEY — Sun Street Centers received $49,417 in federal grant money to support its education and addiction treatment programs, announced Congressman Jimmy Panetta earlier this month.
Sun Street Centers, based in Salinas, provides services for education, prevention and recovery for alcohol addiction and substance...
Fort Hunter Liggett offers inside look during open house
JOLON — More than 1,200 guests attended an open house at Fort Hunter Liggett earlier this month, during which attendees could view demonstrations of equipment, learn information about the army base located near Jolon and see historical vehicles.
In addition to the open house on...
Alliance on Aging awarded $200K grant to develop age-friendly plan for Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging (AOA) has received a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Aging to develop a local age-friendly action plan for Monterey County, focusing on the Salinas Valley.
The 21-month-long grant — one of 15 awarded across the state —...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System earns Critical Access Hospital designation
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been certified as a Critical Access Hospital, earning approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services after several years of pursuit.
The process began in 2016 and officially went into effect this year on June 25.
“Lower...
