Dolan Fire arsonist sentenced to 24 years in prison
BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has sentenced 31-year-old Ivan Gomez to 24 years in state prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in 2020, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences.
Gomez, who had previously been found guilty of...
Mee Memorial health program launches at Greenfield and King City high schools
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) has launched the Mee Memorial Healthcare System Student Volunteer Program that will run from this September to May 2022.
The participating 25 seniors from Greenfield and King City high schools will receive training...
Harmful blue-green algae detected at Lake San Antonio
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks will be posting “DANGER” level warnings at Lake San Antonio North and South Shores due to the recent detection of toxic blue-green algae.
The danger level posting will remain in place until additional test...
King City students organize celebration to lift spirits during trying year
KING CITY — King City High School athletes paraded down Broadway Street as part of a student-organized homecoming caravan on March 24.
The pandemic shutdowns meant alterations to sports programs and the year’s activities, but the adjusted KCHS homecoming in February also came with a...
King City High School gears up for 2024 homecoming festivities
KING CITY — King City High School is set to celebrate its 2024 homecoming with a series of events that began with the announcement of homecoming royalty and the introduction of Mr. Mustang football candidates.
Students across all grade levels will take part in the...
New state unemployment claims rose again last week
The U.S. job market remains challenging, with the government reporting Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose last week.
A total of 741,000 workers filed first-time claims for state jobless benefits last week, an increase of 18,000, the Labor Department said. It was...
Mee Memorial employee turns heads as ‘trashionista’
KING CITY — When someone refers to Consuelo “Connie” Hernandez as a “trashionista,” it’s not intended as an insult. In fact, the longtime scheduling supervisor for Mee Memorial Healthcare System considers it the ultimate compliment.
Whether it’s creating a flowy gown made of Covid vaccine...
Local McDonald’s owner grants scholarships to 21 students throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Local McDonald’s owner and operator Raymond Costa has awarded college scholarships to 21 employees and their children of McDonald’s restaurants throughout Salinas Valley and Hollister.
This year’s recipients received between $1,500 and $5,000 in scholarship money to help pay for tuition or...
General Election 2024: Early results for South Monterey County school boards, health care district
SALINAS VALLEY — Preliminary results from the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election show several candidates in the lead for seats on South Monterey County school boards and the Soledad Community Health Care District. Although these early counts provide insight, additional votes expected this Friday...
GRID Alternatives accepting applications for solar panel installation
GRID Alternatives is accepting applications from low to moderate income homes in the cities of Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
