City to begin tree trimming Monday
City of King has contracted with A & T Arborists to begin tree-trimming work next week on select streets.
Central Coast military and cities form new partnership
KING CITY ā King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander Col. Lisa Lamb and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership known as the Central Coast Military and Civilian Council (CCMCC).
The effort...
Mission Days event returns Saturday in South Monterey County
JOLON ā Step back in time to Californiaās mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Paduaās annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 15.
Located within the Valley of the Oaks near Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Mission San Antonio will host the family-friendly...
New wildfire breaks out near Dolan Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A new wildfire, named the Coleman Fire, broke out Sunday afternoon adjacent to the Dolan Fire on the Los Padres National Forest and Fort Hunter Liggett army base, west of King City.
As of Monday, the fire has grown to an estimated...
Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
CENTRAL COAST ā Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Ā
In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...
Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022.
āThe values represented here reflect gross values...
Local leader honored for decades of advocacy for Latina and indigenous women in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā MarĆa Elena Manzo, founder and executive director of Mujeres en Acción, is the recipient of the third annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award, announced the Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Manzo will be presented with the award at the Eighth...
King City honored among Californiaās āCutest Small Townsā near national parks
KING CITY ā The internet site TheTravel.com has recognized King City, Calif., as one of the āCutest Small Towns Near California National Parks.ā
Among a list of seven small towns, King City was recognized for its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, just 27 miles to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 31, 2023
MUSIC IN THE PARK
GREENFIELD ā City of Greenfield will present the first Music in the Park event featuring a Tribute to Selena on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hicks Park, 315 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Bring picnic blankets or...
King City Police Department urges caution for Pedestrian Safety Month
KING CITY ā September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the King City Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on roads.Ā
By always taking extra precautions, drivers can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of...























