King City Police launches 911 survey system
KING CITY — Residents in King City are among the first in the state to use a new community engagement and feedback solution service after an interaction with the King City Police Department.
The new program, called CueHit, launched locally on March 5 and uses...
Mee Memorial, Natividad hospitals work together to test community for Covid-19 at King City pop-up site
KING CITY — More than 120 community members were tested for free last Thursday at the first Covid-19 pop-up testing site in King City, hosted by Natividad Medical Center and Mee Memorial Hospital.
The July 9 testing event was set to begin at 10 a.m....
La Plaza Bakery honored for new healthy, plant-based dishes
KING CITY — All seven locations of La Plaza Bakery, including those in South Monterey County, have been named Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants, demonstrating their commitment to helping residents achieve healthier lifestyles.
“I’m thrilled that all seven La Plaza Bakery locations have earned this...
Monterey County Fair Junior Livestock Auction to honor local youths and their animals
MONTEREY COUNTY — The 2022 Monterey County Fair Junior Livestock Auction is being dedicated to Taylor Farms, the Salinas-based grower and packager of fresh produce that has supported the Fair’s 4-H and FFA exhibitors for more than 20 years by purchasing animals at the...
Sol Treasures art gallery hosts eight-woman exhibition
KING CITY — Sol Treasures recently hosted a Meet the Artists night, during which the community could meet and talk to the eight women artists behind the current exhibit, “Images of Monterey County.”
The March 26 evening wrapped up the gallery exhibition time, which began...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 18, 2021
PET VACCINES
GREENFIELD — South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) will host a canine and feline vaccine clinic on June 19 at Patriot Park in Greenfield. There will be fees associated with the different vaccines and boosters. Microchips, de-worming and worm testing will also be conducted,...
Shooting injures 1 Saturday night in King City
KING CITY — King City Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a juvenile Saturday night.
On April 15, at about 8:43 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of Bishop Street, where there was a celebration happening...
King City Council examines accessory dwelling units ordinance
KING CITY — King City Council introduced an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during its Aug. 25 meeting, with a second reading to take place at the upcoming Sept. 8 meeting.
Though limited in scope in what the state allows, such municipalities as King...
Fort Hunter Liggett becomes first in Army to receive blood transfusion capability
JOLON — U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett’s remoteness and the robust efforts of Fire Capt. Devon Haggie allowed the installation to be the first in the Army and Department of Defense to receive the life-saving capability to transfuse whole blood by its Emergency...
