New study focuses on ‘Building an Inclusive Economy’ in Monterey Bay region
CENTRAL COAST — A new report commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz presents a range of indicators that can be used to develop strategies toward a more inclusive economy in the...
King City teen arrested for Sunday shooting
KING CITY — A King City teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting at an inhabited dwelling Sunday evening.
King City police officers responded to the 100 block of Keats Avenue regarding several gunshots being fired on March 21 at about 7:45 p.m.
An...
Salinas Valley Fair jumps ‘back in the saddle’ for annual kick-off dinner
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair has scheduled the annual Fair Kick-Off Dinner, Dance and Auction for Saturday inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
“Our upcoming Fair theme is ‘Back in the Saddle,’ so we are celebrating by jumping...
Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent.
The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...
King City Rustler’s sister papers combine under new nameplate
SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue,
the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are
pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas
Valley region.
The newspapers, which have long shared
news of regional interest, will be published under...
Monterey County launches feedback service for 911 calls
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Communications has launched a customer service feedback survey program beginning this month.
The program, called CueHit, is a new tool for the community and user agencies to provide feedback after talking with 911 call takers or dispatchers. Monterey County...
New energy storage facility under construction in Parkfield
PARKFIELD — Construction is underway on a new energy storage facility in Parkfield, the second phase in the California Flats solar farm project.
The two primary purchase agreements are between Apple and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez said the first...
South Monterey County cities issue local emergency proclamations due to coronavirus threat
SALINAS VALLEY — The South Monterey County cities of
Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City each signed proclamations declaring
a local emergency on Monday due to the current threat of the coronavirus,
COVID-19, pandemic.
“The potential spread of the virus does pose a risk to our
community and this...
King City High School Class of 2020 graduates receive caravan celebration
KING CITY — With the growing number of vehicle-led celebrations of student achievements during the Covid-19 pandemic, the community came together to give King City High School seniors a Class of 2020 caravan as a way to recognize their accomplishment despite the unexpected turn...
