Local News

MEALS MAINTAINED SALINAS VALLEY — Great Plates Delivered has extended its serving time through July 10. Any senior age 60 or over at high risk from Covid-19 can stay home and get three meals delivered per day. The countywide program currently serves 139 seniors from...

Kirk Christensen of Jolon has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in network operations and security from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Janelli Gonzalez of Greenfield, Jenna Pepple of Greenfield and Ruby Silva of King City were named to the Winter 2021...

SALINAS VALLEY — The National Steinbeck Center invites the community to celebrate the 123rd birthday of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck with a special “Pay What You Can” event from Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1.  During these three days, visitors can choose their...

FIRE RECOVERY MONTEREY COUNTY — Fire recovery town halls continue for residents impacted by the 2020 River, Carmel and Dolan fires as well as those who saw damages during the recent storm. Monterey County will hold its sixth webinar on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5:30...

An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 30 for Hayashi Wayland’s new King City office relocation at 415 Broadway St.

KING CITY — Beautification Week, a 28-year tradition in King City, has kicked off this week in a much different format, though residents are still being asked to do one thing to improve the appearance of their property. Gone this year are the group events,...

SALINAS VALLEY — New courthouse projects in Greenfield and Seaside were both suspended by the Superior Court of California’s Monterey County branch, according to an announcement made last week. The funding impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state budget, including withdrawals previously allocated for...

WRITE-IN NOMINATIONS MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the Nov. 8 General Election runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 25. Candidate forms will be available only during this time and must be submitted by the deadline. Official documents may...

KING CITY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced that Jordan Mulder will serve as permanent superintendent for a three-year term, beginning Feb. 1. After conducting a search for a permanent superintendent, the district’s Board of Trustees met Jan. 26 and...

CARNIVAL OPENS SALINAS — The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival kicks off Friday, July 14, and is open daily from 3 to 11 p.m. through Sunday, July 23, at 295 Sun Way in Salinas. The carnival, presented by Joy-Per’s Shoes and Clothing, offers family entertainment during...