King City Manager Adams announces retirement plans after decade of service
KING CITY ā City Manager Steve Adams has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a decade of leadership in King City and 43 years in public service.
Adams, who has served as city manager since 2015, expressed gratitude to...
Community holds prayer vigil for victims of King City mass shooting
KING CITY ā A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sundayās deadly mass shooting in King City took place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School.
The March 7 vigil was held inside the multipurpose room at the King City...
King City Young Farmers officially unveil revamped veterans memorial
KING CITY ā King City Young Farmers officially dedicated the revamped veterans memorial, Avenue of Honor, inside San Lorenzo Park in King City on Independence Day.
The new location, near the front parking lot and barbecue areas, features stone plaques, flagpoles, dedication benches and a...
Sun Street completes King City campus with new youth center
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in King City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house.
The June 28 celebration marked the final construction phase of Sun Streetās King City campus at 641 Broadway...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 23, 2022
STEINBECK FESTIVAL
SALINAS ā National Steinbeck Center will present the first-ever Steinbeck Street Fair and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street in Salinas. The free event will include local vendors and live music by the Monterey County...
Newsom declares state of emergency for monkeypox outbreak
CALIFORNIA ā Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday for monkeypox, enabling the state to access more resources to combat the ongoing outbreak.
The declaration will assist state and local government agencies collaborate to conduct outreach regarding monkeypox vaccines and treatment, seek...
Virtual public workshop to discuss King City Downtown Plaza Park project
KING CITY ā City of King has scheduled a virtual public workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. to obtain community input regarding the proposed Downtown Plaza Park project.Ā
The Downtown Plaza Park is proposed at the vacant property on the northeast corner of Broadway...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentineās cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā This Valentineās Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentineās cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
āThis simple act of kindness aims to bring...
New California laws take effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA āĀ Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced key laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect Californiaās continued focus on public safety, affordability, transparency and accountability.
The new laws, which started Jan. 1, lower prescription drug costs, increase oversight of large corporations, strengthen consumer and worker protections...
Monterey County prepares free flu clinics before dual threat with Covid-19
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Flu season is on the horizon and Monterey County is preparing for the response to that regular occurrence while also dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
āThis year it is incredibly important that people get their flu shot,ā said Karen Smith, the...























