Part of Highway 1 in California falls into the ocean
BIG SUR — A portion of Highway 1 near Big Sur, California, collapsed this past week and fell into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rains caused a “debris flow” of trees, boulders, water and mud, leaving behind a 150-foot-wide gap.
Workers from the California Department...
King City celebrates Halloween with cruises, Trunk-or-Treat
KING CITY — Halloween festivities were plentiful this year in King City, ranging from community-organized cruises to a city-planned Trunk-or-Treat at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, in addition to virtual house decorating and costume contests for residents to get in the spooky spirit.
An estimated 14 cars...
Hartnell College breaks ground at new Soledad Center
SOLEDAD — Hartnell College has broken ground on its new
Soledad Education Center and celebrated the start of construction this month
with a groundbreaking ceremony that was attended by more than 100 community
members, local students and elected officials.
Scheduled to open in spring 2021, the 16,750-square-foot
multipurpose educational...
Search warrants lead to 4 arrests for illegal guns in King City
KING CITY — South Monterey County Task Force served five search warrants in King City early Wednesday morning that resulted in the arrests of four local gang members for weapons-related charges, including the manufacturing of ghost guns.
The Task Force, which includes the Soledad and...
PHOTOS: Operation Santa Claus parades through Pine Canyon
PINE CANYON — South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s Pine Canyon Station hosted Operation Santa Claus last Sunday evening.
The firefighters dressed up as festive characters and drove their firetrucks through Pine Canyon’s neighborhoods outside King City to wave to onlookers and toss candy canes to...
King City Chamber announces 2019 business, community awards
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the 2019 winners of the organization’s annual awards — The Garden House as Business of the Year; Dr. Timothy and Phoebe Cheney as Citizens of the Year; and Monterey County Dance Theatre...
Highway 101 rest areas near Camp Roberts close for long-term repairs
MONTEREY COUNTY — A construction project at the rest areas on Highway 101 near Camp Roberts has resulted in the long-term closure of both facilities.
The closure of the northbound and southbound Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA), which began Nov. 30, is scheduled to be...
Monterey Bay Aquarium to reopen May 15 after 13-month closure
MONTEREY — The Monterey Bay Aquarium will reopen May 15 following an unprecedented 13-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New rules will be in effect for visitors, including online-only ticket sales, required face coverings and timed-entry.
All guests age 3 and older, as well as...
King City shooting update: Suspect vehicle recovered in South Monterey County
KING CITY — The suspect vehicle involved in the deadly shooting that occurred Sunday in King City has been recovered, announced the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the King City Police Department on Wednesday.
The vehicle, a silver 2017 Kia Rio, was located...
