Ranch Rodeo brings western traditions to Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY — Last Sunday’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo drew 118 participants from the Central Coast and paid out $9,083 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
The 2020 Ranch Rodeo, a partnership between the Salinas...
Mayor LeBarre reflects on King City’s progress
KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre delivered a state
of the city address during last Tuesday’s luncheon meeting for the Southern
Monterey County Republican Women Federated.
LeBarre reflected on the recent developments he has been a
part of in his time on the city council,...
Artist duo creates field of exploration along Salinas River
SALINAS VALLEY — A secret garden named Lesnini Field has been created along the Salinas River in South Monterey County to showcase art and to emphasize discovery.
Created by California-based visual artist and writer Erik
Bakke and Dutch visual artist and educator Andre Dekker in...
New laws take effect in California for 2020
CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new
laws taking effect throughout the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more.
South Monterey County businesses,...
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...
‘Nutcracker Ballet’ soars to new heights for 60th production in South Monterey County
KING CITY — “The Nutcracker Ballet” returned to the stage last month for its 60th anniversary production in South Monterey County, featuring local students from Monterey County Dance Theatre and character actors from The Stage Hands who performed the holiday classic at Robert Stanton...
Hartnell College breaks ground at King City Education Center expansion
KING CITY — In a packed room at the
King City Education Center on Dec. 3, King City community leaders and Hartnell
students, employees, trustees and friends gathered to kick off construction of
an expansion that will double the size of the center by January 2021.
This historic...
CSUMB honors local veterans with new exhibit
SALINAS — California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the college’s student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents.
The free exhibit, “CSUMB Honors Veterans,” opened to the public Nov....
Monterey County Dance Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker Ballet’ celebrates diamond anniversary
KING CITY — A holiday tradition that has carried on for the
past six decades in King City, “The Nutcracker Ballet” will return to the stage
this weekend for its 60th anniversary production with a few surprises in store
for audiences.
The Christmas classic, produced by Monterey County...
Heavy downpour, flooding cause havoc for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week’s torrential downpour caused major flooding throughout South Monterey County that stalled traffic for hours on Highway 101 and devastated the small town of Chualar, which was left with a messy aftermath.
National Weather Service issued a significant weather advisory last...
