South Monterey County nonprofits awarded more than $25K in grants
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) has awarded $25,300 in grants this year to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations providing services in King City and surrounding communities.
Guided by an advisory board of local residents, SMCF raises money to provide grants each...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office honored for King City mass shooting response
KING CITY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City.
The tragic shooting occurred...
King City student excels in dancing
KING CITY — Ashley Madrid attended her last class with Monterey County Dance Theatre on June 5 and headed off to Sacramento to study with Sacramento Ballet before beginning her academic year at Kirov Ballet Academy in Washington, D.C.
“She started dancing when she was...
King City offers Covid relief grants for businesses
KING CITY — City of King is now accepting business assistance applications for those who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The funding is provided by the City of King and the State of California CDBG program. The City will be offering grants...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 6, 2022
ELECTION SIGNATURES
SALINAS — Monday, Jan. 3, marked the opening of the Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election for federal, state and countywide offices. The Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the Monterey County Board of...
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,...
Power shutoff leaves South County residents in the dark
SOUTH COUNTY — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) shut
off power to an estimated 9,000 customers in Monterey County over the weekend
due to heightened fire danger caused by high winds and dry conditions in the
area, including parts of South County.
Residents in Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad...
Fort Hunter Liggett postpones Spring Fest due to rain
UPDATE (May 3): Due to forecasted rain, the Spring Fest on Saturday, May 4, at Fort Hunter Liggett has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
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JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host its...
