Operation Santa brings bliss to nearly 500 families in South Monterey County this holiday
KING CITY — Santa’s arrival by helicopter brought joy to hundreds of families from South Monterey County this Christmas, as he and a team of helpers delivered gifts and other goodies to their smiling faces.
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and California Water Service once...
Monterey County library branches offer new language-learning system
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries has announced the availability of Transparent Language Online for Libraries, a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
“We are excited that students receiving literacy instruction can augment their...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s conservation partnership enhances habitat for endangered arroyo toad
JOLON — Earth Day showcases the U.S. Army’s exemplary environmental stewardship in places such as Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), the largest Army Reserve installation, that is a gem not only for military training, but also for its expansive habitat for wildlife and natural resources.
The...
King City police begin online safety discussions
KING CITY — A series of online outreach posts by King City Police Department began Jan. 21 with a post about traffic collisions by Sgt. Anthony Shaw, and more posts are planned on a regular basis as a way for the department to communicate...
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated installs new officers
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently installed the 2022-23 slate of officers.
Shirley Mark, Paso Robles Republican Women Federated Parliamentarian, helped with the installation ceremony.
The new officers are: Barba Oetting, recording secretary; Claudia Wollesen, treasurer; Dorothy Errea, second vice president; Kathy...
Food banks provide helping hand to Salinas Valley farmworkers
KING CITY — Celebration Nation is continuing to host food banks for local farmworkers in the Salinas Valley, with the next two events planned for King City and Greenfield on upcoming Saturdays.
The nonprofit, launched in 2020 to support farm-working communities in California, currently schedules food...
State eases restrictions, allows some reopenings
CALIFORNIA — Facing swelling political pressure and numerous lawsuits by businesses forced to shut down, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday lifted a strict stay-at-home order and handed to local authorities greater control over whether restaurants, hair salons and other commerce could reopen.
The...
Fort Hunter Liggett’s Youth Fishing Derby draws hundreds
Fort Hunter Liggett’s 16th annual Youth Fishing Derby opened on a sunny morning April 14 at Del Venturi Pond, drawing more than 200 local children age 15 and younger to compete for prizes.
