King City police urge safe driving ahead of Labor Day
KING CITY ā As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, King City Police Department is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.
Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence...
Fire at California Flats Solar facility prompts evacuation in South Monterey County
PARKFIELD ā A fire broke out at the California Flats Solar facility along Turkey Flat Road in Parkfield on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The Aug. 30 incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when Cal Fire responded to reports of a vegetation fire...
Operation Santa 2025 brings holiday cheer to more than 500 families in South Monterey County
KING CITY ā Christmas came early this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, with the arrival of a very special guest ā Santa Claus.
As part of the annual Operation Santa event organized by Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and local water...
Monterey County moves forward with noncompliance penalties for businesses
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Shelter-in-place orders from the county and state have been continuous since they were issued in March, but the easing of restrictions in late May had many believing the orders had ended.
Now, with restrictions tightening once again to control the spread of...
Monterey County District Attorneyās Office forms new unit to rectify wrongful convictions
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced July 26 that she formed a new unit specializing in identifying and remedying wrongful convictions.
The Conviction Review Unit (CRU) will examine all plausible claims of innocence and of conviction due to false material...
SNIP mobilizes resources for pets in need this Thanksgiving in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD ā SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it.
On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...
Teachers receive grants for class projects
Four South County teachers were recently awarded Impact Grants totaling more than $2,000 from Aera Energy to provide financial support for school programs that enhance the academic development of local students.
TAMC receives $640K grant for Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan.
The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...
Monterey County agriculture sets off ripples through local economy, report shows
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The role of agriculture and the resulting monetary ripples through the economy was the subject of a recent analysis conducted by the Monterey County Agricultural Commissionerās Office.
Titled āEconomic Contributions of Monterey County Agriculture,ā the report was published in June 2020 based...
Salinas Valley Fair cancels poultry show
Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this yearās event in King City.




















