Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair in King City
KING CITY — Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to King City for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration featured...
Monterey County wildlife officials urge temporary removal of bird feeders
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Central Coast, Northern California, Oregon and Washington are experiencing a salmonellosis outbreak in migrating Pine Siskins.
Bird feeders are the primary source of transmission for the disease, a bacterial pathogen that is lethal for these small birds. This winter, many Pine...
111th California Rodeo Salinas postponed until September
SALINAS — The 111th California Rodeo Salinas has been postponed until September, following a recommendation from the rodeo’s Covid-19 Response Committee.
California Rodeo Association’s Executive Board voted unanimously to move the 2021 rodeo from July 15-18 to now Sept. 23-26. The Professional Bull Riding event...
King City Police schedule DUI Checkpoint for Friday
KING CITY — King City Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 11 p.m. in the 600 block of Division Street in King City.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes....
King City appoints new public works director
KING CITY — City of King has announced the appointment of Octavio Hurtado as the new director of public works.
King City has been without a full-time public works director for many years due to financial constraints. Hurtado, who has worked under contract on a...
New building for Adult Transition Program in King City opens
KING CITY — Students and paraeducators from South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s Adult Transition Program (ATP) celebrated their new classroom adjacent to King City High School earlier this month.
King City Chamber Manager Janet Bessemer joined the group for a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Council considers ordinance allowing cannabis dispensaries in King City
KING CITY — King City Council is moving forward with an ordinance that amends city code to allow commercial cannabis dispensaries within the city, following last Tuesday’s split vote during the council’s regular meeting.
In front of a packed house at City Hall on Feb....
River Fire spreads to 2,800 acres south of Salinas, 10% contained
SALINAS VALLEY — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 2,800 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, CalFire reported Monday morning.
The fire is currently 10% contained and residents in the areas...
Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday calls for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water — and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain...
