King City Police Department awarded grant to increase safety on roads
KING CITY — King City Police Department was awarded a $72,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads.
“This funding will strengthen...
King City resident among honorees at Girls Inc. CC’s 20-year celebration
CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach.
The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers.
The initiative reflects the organization’s evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...
CHP investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian near King City
KING CITY — California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area officers responded to the area of Mesa Verde Road, north of Wildhorse Road, on Saturday night, Nov. 11, for a fatal vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
“As a result of the investigation, it is believed...
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...
Rain derails grand opening of King City Traffic Garden
KING CITY — The grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden at San Antonio Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, was postponed due to inclement weather.
After rain was forecasted for the weekend, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced the celebration would now...
Navy veteran returns to Salinas Valley to speak with youth
SALINAS VALLEY — A retired captain in the U.S. Navy who grew up in the Salinas Valley returned to the area last week to not only visit family, but also speak to local youth about veterans and the meaning behind Veterans Day.
Gilbert “Gil” Acosta...
SPCA Monterey County advises caution when driving to avoid deer during mating season
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County advises drivers to use extreme caution when driving to avoid hitting deer on area roadways this time of year.
Fall is deer mating season on the Central Coast and deer are significantly more likely to be on the move...
Application deadline nears for McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
CENTRAL COAST — Applications will close Nov. 30 for the 2023 McDonald’s Golden Grants program benefitting education and nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Eureka, Salinas-Monterey and the Central Coast that better the lives of children ages 5 through 18 sharing $40,000 throughout...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office details military equipment use
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Nov. 7 for an updated military equipment use policy from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and received a report on the use of such equipment in part of 2022.
The Sheriff’s Office reported 33...
