King City community leader honored for service, advocacy
KING CITY — Alma Tierra LP recently announced that Rabecca Hand of King City has been awarded the Live Your Dream Award and appointed Monterey County Toys for Tots coordinator.
According to Alma Tierra, the award recognizes Hand’s “determination, leadership and commitment to creating meaningful...
Schools unite at King City Arts Magnet for Día del Niño festivities
KING CITY — Families from across the King City Union School District gathered April 30 at King City Arts Magnet School to celebrate Día del Niño (Children’s Day) with an afternoon of music, games and community activities.
Students and staff from Chalone Peaks Middle School,...
Read to Me Project eyes South Monterey County expansion
MONTEREY COUNTY — Read to Me Project (RtMP), a Monterey County nonprofit dedicated to strengthening early literacy and family engagement, is advancing plans to expand its programming into some of the area’s most remote South Monterey County communities while celebrating significant regional recognition for...
Voting underway in Monterey County ahead of June 2 primary election
MONTEREY COUNTY — Voting is underway for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in Monterey County, with ballots mailed and early voting options now open or scheduled across the county.
Monterey County Elections officials said local voter information guides began mailing April 23,...
Mee Memorial doctor retires after nearly 30 years of care in South Monterey County
KING CITY — After 30 years in the Salinas Valley and more than 27 years of dedicated service to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Dr. Sandra Montijo is retiring this week, leaving a legacy of compassionate care and lasting impact.
Montijo, the daughter of a migrant...
Ramp and lane closures planned on Highway 101 near Bradley, Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY — A weeklong drainage repair project along Highway 101 near Bradley and Salinas is scheduled to begin Sunday night, May 3, with overnight ramp and intermittent lane closures planned through Friday, May 8, according to Caltrans.
The work will repair drainage culverts at...
King City FFA students earn top honors at state, regional contests
KING CITY — King City High School’s FFA chapter continues to demonstrate excellence, with students earning top honors at recent state and regional competitions while also celebrating a valued community supporter.
Three King City FFA members — Javier Ibarra Rojas, Jocelin Deniz and Maria Sario...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off raises more than $120K, highest profit in 8 years
KING CITY — This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off delivered a standout evening of community support, raising $121,800 — the highest profit since 2018 — and building strong momentum for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair, set for May 14-17.
More than 500 guests gathered...
Commercial structure fire draws large response in King City
KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport.
King City Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Airport Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. on April 27. According to...
New ‘Swimming Turtles’ mosaic makes a splash at King City park
KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...
