Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
Salinas Valley Fair returns with ‘thrills’ this week
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair will bring “Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrills” for its 80th celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
“We are so excited to celebrate the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19,”...
Tri-County Collaborative awarded Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant to tackle rising overdose rates
CENTRAL COAST — The Tri-County Collaborative (TCC) has been awarded a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant.
This multi-year grant totaling $1,280,985 over three years, provides critical funding to bolster efforts to combat the alarming increase in fentanyl-related overdoses gripping the...
Monterey County Community Action Partnership celebrates 60 years of service
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is celebrating a milestone with its partner organizations across the county this month: 60 years of improving communities, fighting the impacts of poverty, inspiring a spirit of hope and creating opportunities for residents to be a...
City of King hosts public hearing tonight for Unfunded Priority Needs Plan
KING CITY — The City of King has made substantial progress over the past several years in becoming financially solvent.
It has come from a $5 million negative General Fund balance to a reserve of over $3 million while addressing a number of other priorities....
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips for bicyclists, drivers
MONTEREY COUNTY — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Monterey County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides, while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
“Everyone deserves...
Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad
KING CITY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System receives Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best hospitals for emergency timeliness
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received the 2024 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Timeliness as one of America’s top-ranking hospitals in the category.
The Women’s Choice Award honors hospitals that receive extraordinary recommendation ratings and have demonstrated exceptional service and clinical standards...
Law enforcement agencies to announce breakthrough in South Monterey County double homicide, King City mass shooting and Salinas armed robbery cases
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department have scheduled a joint press conference Friday morning to make a major announcement involving three ongoing investigations.
Officials are planning to unveil “significant developments” related to the double homicide that...
Natalia Merritt, 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair, embarks on new journey
KING CITY — King City High School junior Natalia Merritt has embarked upon her newfound fame as the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair.
The 17-year-old’s first official appearance took place April 20 during the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off held inside the Orradre Building, where...
