Middle school students re-enact Civil War
A civil war broke out Friday morning at San Lorenzo County Park in King City, as students and teachers from Chalone Peaks Middle School participated in a living history event.
Monterey County job centers expand hours as pandemic unemployment benefits expire
MONTEREY COUNTY — On Sept. 4, the federal unemployment insurance program, known as the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance benefit, created under the CARES Act, will expire in California and across the states.
“Starting today, over 3 million California workers impacted by the expiration of these critical...
Lavender Creek expands wellness experience into community workshop series
GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-run lavender farm and growing wellness brand near Greenfield in South Monterey County, has transformed its first Lavender Wellness Experience at the farm into a growing series of community workshops that bring calm and comfort directly to seniors and...
Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentine’s Day outreach for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection.
As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...
Greenfield High receives Farm to School grant
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD) will launch two farm-to-cafeteria educational programs between Greenfield High School and the district’s Food Services Department.
The first-of-its-kind collaboration was made possible by a new grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s...
King City veterans receive patriotic quilts
KING CITY — Members of the King City VFW Post 6747 Auxiliary and the Valley Heritage Quilt Guild presented patriotic quilts to veterans on May 30 as part of a Memorial Day celebration at the post.
Decorative quilts with red, white and blue fabrics were...
Storms flood South Monterey County communities
SAN ARDO — Much of San Ardo in South Monterey County remains flooded from recent storms this week, with the unincorporated community about 20 miles south of King City under evacuation orders.
San Ardo Union School District canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday due...
Covid-19 cases, deaths surge to new highs in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Thousands of new cases and dozens of deaths related to Covid-19 have been reported in Monterey County since the beginning of the new year, less than two weeks ago.
According to California’s Covid-19 reporting system, last updated Jan. 12, Monterey County’s virus...
King City Rotary Club’s 2020 Crab Feed dishes up more than 300 meals
KING CITY — Fans of crab were able to get their serving of the crustaceans at King City Rotary Club’s annual Crab Feed, but rather than sit down at long tables in a community gathering, they drove through the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds to be...
