Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of Monterey County, including the cities of Greenfield and King City as well as southern Salinas Valley. The warning takes effect beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday and continues until 1 p.m. Friday, according...

COOKING DEMONSTRATION KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System invites residents to take small steps to lead to big changes as part of National Wellness Month. The King City hospital will host a cooking demo by Chef Brandon Miller on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 12:30...

South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) conducted back-to-back fundraisers Dec. 2 to conclude its 2017 fundraising efforts.

Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Monterey-Salinas Transit announced this week that the federal government shutdown is adversely affecting regional transportation projects and transit services in the county.

SAN LUCAS — Teachers in San Ardo and San Lucas schools are getting a boost for their classrooms through impact grants provided by Aera Energy. Teachers applied for the grants to fund the purchase of such items as science activity kits and age-appropriate books —...

SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual “Wine Lovers” Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area. “It is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...

KING CITY — The grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden at San Antonio Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, was postponed due to inclement weather. After rain was forecasted for the weekend, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced the celebration would now...

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated members gathered on Oct. 4 to collect all the items donated for Operation: Care and Comfort for the troops serving overseas. They also collected $365 for postage costs. The community was able to drop off donations at...

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County. A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Hours and days are changing for the state-supported community Covid-19 testing sites in Monterey County. According to Monterey County Health Department, the demand for testing has decreased as more of the population has received Covid-19 vaccinations and access to home testing has...