New wildfire breaks out near Dolan Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...
Monterey County joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump Administration’s sanctuary policy threats
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful threats against local jurisdictions with so-called “sanctuary” policies.
The lawsuit, spearheaded by the County of Santa Clara...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 5, 2022
MONTHLY SOCIAL
KING CITY — King City’s next SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social) featuring a free lunch, entertainment and access to senior resources is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St....
Miniature horse ‘Cookie’ sworn in as honorary community ambassador
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a slaughter pipeline, was officially sworn in as an honorary community ambassador.
Cookie’s appointment recognizes her remarkable recovery and the positive role...
King City High FFA honored among California’s Top 20 Chapters
KING CITY — For the 10th consecutive year, the King City High School FFA Chapter has been recognized as one of the top 20 FFA programs in California.
This distinction is based on the number of State and American Degrees earned by the students, showcasing...
Catalyst String Quartet hosts workshop for students
The young string students of Youth Music Monterey County’s South County Strings program will participate in a workshop presented by the regarded Catalyst String Quartet on Friday, April 7.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Pinnacles
SOLEDAD — A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just north of the Pinnacles National Park near Soledad on Saturday morning.
The earthquake was reported at 6:42 a.m. and was preceded by a 3.2 magnitude quake at 6:36 a.m. in the same area, according to the latest...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 22, 2025
CITY HALL CLOSED
KING CITY — In observance of the holidays, City Hall in King City will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 1. All public safety emergency response operations will maintain normal staffing and hours during this time. “As always, contact 9-1-1...
