USPS recognizes Lake Nacimiento in ZIP code 93426 after advocacy
BRADLEY — After months of advocacy by Rep. Jimmy Panetta on behalf of San Luis Obispo County residents, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has agreed to recognize Lake Nacimiento/Nacimiento Lake as an official community name within ZIP code 93426.
This change comes in response to...
Monterey County families can now claim their share of $37M in CalKIDS scholarships
MONTEREY COUNTY — Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for Monterey County students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.
More than 3-in-4 public school students from...
Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy
CHUALAR — Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy of Bracero workers during Bracero Worker History Recognition Week.
During a special ceremony Sept. 16 at the Monterey County Board of...
King City Police Department welcomes newest team members
KING CITY — King City Police Department recently announced that three new members have joined its team: Sgt. Christopher Langston, Officer Hector Gomez and Records Technician Anahi Guzman.
Langston, originally from Tulsa, Okla., relocated to Paso Robles in 1998. He brings with him 17 years...
Seabees from NMCB-5 boost readiness at Fort Hunter Liggett
JOLON — Sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 (NMCB-5) strengthened Seabee readiness during a two-week field exercise this summer at Fort Hunter Liggett, building permanent facilities and refining command-and-control skills to enhance the Navy’s warfighting advantage.
The battalion, based in Port Hueneme, Calif., conducted...
KION News shutters after 56 years
CENTRAL COAST — KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the news team had just wrapped up their morning editorial meeting, Tuesday, when corporate executives gave them the...
Touch-A-Truck raises more than $65K for Coastal Kids Home Care
MONTEREY COUNTY — The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a day of family fun that combined big rigs, community spirit and philanthropy.
Together, participants, sponsors and volunteers raised more than $65,000...
SPCA offers mobile spay/neuter clinics in King City this September
KING CITY — SPCA Monterey County is offering affordable mobile spay and neuter clinics in King City this September, thanks to the support of donors.
The clinics will be held at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., on Sept. 24 and 30. The...
Mee Memorial unveils California’s first full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy system
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has unveiled California’s first Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, bringing cutting-edge technology to the region.
As the only hospital in South Monterey County, Mee Memorial is a lifeline for residents — often serving as the first...
Sol Treasures announces new leadership team, regional arts partnership
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has announced a new chapter in its organizational leadership, along with welcoming new board members and celebrating a growing regional arts partnership as the organization continues to enrich South Monterey County through arts, education and cultural connection.
Sol Treasures is...
