Monterey County voters have until Sunday to cure ballot signatures
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department will certify the final results of the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Voters who need to correct a missing or mismatched signature on their vote-by-mail ballot have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1,...
King City Police Department urges responsible ‘4/20’ celebrations
KING CITY — With 4/20 celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and prioritize their own safety and that of others.
Although recreational and medicinal use of marijuana is legal in California, officers warn the community to not let the...
SPCA team rescues injured bald eagle in Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — An injured bald eagle is receiving care at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center after being rescued in Salinas last week.
According to the SPCA, the adult eagle was found with significant injuries, including a broken coracoid — a...
Central Coast, Bay Area fires have leveled more than 1,000 structures
CENTRAL COAST — Four major fires throughout the Central Coast and greater Bay Area have destroyed at least 1,055 structures, various Cal Fire agencies announced Saturday.
The SCU Lightning Complex, the River Fire, the Carmel Fire and the CZU August Lightning Complex have chewed through...
Cal Water’s King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY — To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
King City High junior named 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Natalia Merritt was crowned the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair after competing for the title over two days, April 4-5, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Merritt, 17, is a junior at King City High School and the daughter...
Sol Treasures to set up mobile recording studio and lab
KING CITY — Sol Treasures board members Jeff Hinderscheid and Jamie Jones recently announced the nonprofit’s new virtual lab, which will be used to produce videos, record audio and music, helping to expand educational opportunities both in the arts and in content production and...
Hartnell to require students, employees to be vaccinated
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board voted Sept. 21 to require that employees and students be vaccinated for Covid-19, with work still ahead for district administrators and employee bargaining units to determine how and when those mandates are implemented.
Board members voiced a...
Pinnacles Film Festival brings independent films to King City
KING CITY — The Pinnacles Film Festival will bring independent films to King City Cinemas on Saturday, Oct. 10, with 37 short films scheduled throughout the day.
The inaugural festival is being presented by Sol Treasures Arts and Cultural Center and the Arts Council for...
