Fort Hunter Liggett supports Palisades Fire
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Fire and Emergency Services supported a Mutual Aid request to support the Pacific Palisades Fire in Southern California, Jan. 9-21.
Firefighters James Krenkel, Ken Hanna and Clayton Gardner deployed as part of a Monterey County Office of Emergency Services Strike...
Monthly senior socials expand in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley’s SOCOS (SOuth COunty Senior) Socials program is growing this month to include the Greenfield community.
In collaboration with the City of Greenfield, Meals on Wheels will host the first Greenfield SOCOS Social on Wednesday, Sept....
Cal Water to move into Stage 2 of water shortage contingency plan in Salinas and King City districts
SALINAS VALLEY — In light of worsening drought conditions, California Water Service (Cal Water) has requested to move into Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan in the Salinas and King City districts with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
The utility will host...
King City High School begins installation of solar panels
KING CITY — Crews have begun the installation of
solar arrays at King City High School’s parking lot off Broadway Street, which
is scheduled for completion in late April.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School
District’s energy service agreement with ForeFront Power includes the
installation of solar arrays...
What can reopen in California’s red tier?
CALIFORNIA — Coronavirus cases have continued to recede. President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccine available for all U.S. adults by the end of May, sooner than previously expected, because of a deal with Johnson & Johnson to boost supply. More...
New detour planned for highway ramp closures in King City beginning Tuesday
KING CITY — A modified detour plan has been prepared for the closure of the northbound Highway 101 onramp and offramp at Jolon Road, which will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Travelers on northbound 101, who pass through King City, will be directed to...
Drive-thru Christmas parade brings holiday spirit to King City
KING CITY — A drive-thru Christmas parade brought the holiday spirit to King City last Saturday, during which decorated vehicles parked at King City Golf Course and set up as exhibits while community members drove by at a safe distance to view them.
The first-ever...
Your reminder to prepare for the ‘Big One’
Every time there’s an earthquake in California, you’ll know it immediately — if you’re online.
The moment a temblor strikes, night or day, big or small, a stream of one-word tweets or texts will inevitably show up in your feeds: “EARTHQUAKE.”
That’s what happened early Monday,...
Salinas Valley cities plan Memorial Day events Monday
SALINAS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout the Salinas Valley on Monday, May 30, to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the military.
In King City, VFW Post 6747 will resume its formal Memorial Day Ceremony at the King...
