Local News

CLOTHING CLOSET GONZALES — Gonzales Community Church is hosting a clothing closet at its building on Fourth and Day streets today and tomorrow, Sept. 2 and 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. Face coverings are required, and only one person is allowed in at a...

BURRITOS WITH POLICE KING CITY — King City Police Department is planning Burritos with the Police on Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at El Taco Bravo Restaurant, 550 Canal St. #C. The community is invited to attend for conversation and free burritos,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the Dolan Fire nearing full containment and the River Fire no longer a threat to the Salinas Valley, Monterey County hosted a briefing last week about post-fire cleanup for those impacted. “Just seeing the pictures, it doesn’t show the magnitude of...

KING CITY — San Lorenzo Park RV Campground in King City, which served as an Alternate Housing Site supporting Covid-19 recovery in Monterey County for more than two years, reopened to the public on Nov. 1. “This area played an important role for the County...

KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City entered a new phase last week with a long-term lane closure for southbound motorists.  The next stage involves a long-term closure of the No. 1 (left) lane of southbound 101,...

BLOCK PARTY KING CITY — A District 4 Block Party, sponsored by King City Police Department, City of King and A&G Plumbing, is set for Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the 100 block of Sussex Way. There will be music, games,...

KING CITY — King City High School seniors Jocelyn Romero and Sabas Ramirez were announced as Homecoming Queen and King for 2024 during halftime at Friday night’s varsity football game inside War Memorial Stadium. The royal couple, chosen by popular vote, then had the privilege...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents in unincorporated areas of Monterey County now have a dedicated Noise Complaint Hotline to report noise ordinance violations. Monterey County Housing and Community Development Department is rolling out the hotline incrementally and the service may be increased over time. The new...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Veterans Day Parade made a grand return this year for its 11th annual patriotic celebration, with thousands of residents from all over gathering in Oldtown Salinas to honor local veterans. After a live-streamed event last year, more than 100 participants...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating those responsible for a shooting at a local residence on Sunday. At about 1:03 a.m. on July 18, police received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding shots that were heard in the...