Gills receive award for dedication to Salinas Valley agriculture and community
KING CITY — In a gathering that underscored the enduring spirit of innovation and generosity in California’s “Salad Bowl of the World,” David and Susan Gill of King City received the prestigious E.E. “Gene” Harden Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grower-Shipper Association of Central...
Public meetings set to review Highway 101 safety projects
CHUALAR — Caltrans and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) are hosting public meetings to learn more about the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project and South of Salinas Access Management Project.
These meetings will provide information on near-term safety improvements and...
Catalytic converter thefts reported in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department.
Similar thefts were also reported in other South Monterey County cities, including Soledad and King City.
A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust...
Walking tours of historic King City scheduled
KING CITY — A walking tour of historic Highway 101 in downtown King City is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m.
Led by local historians John and Karen Jernigan, the walk will begin at the new King City Visitor and History Center at...
Third annual Ciclovía comes to King City downtown Sunday
KING CITY — King City is inviting residents and visitors to participate in its third annual Ciclovía, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4 p.m.
The event will temporarily close Broadway Street to vehicle traffic in the downtown area, from...
Arts4MC opens South Monterey County office in King City
KING CITY — Artists from South Monterey County will be better able to access services from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) after the Oct. 2 opening of its new office in King City.
The office is located within Sol Treasures, at 519 Broadway St.,...
Fort Hunter Liggett maintains training lands with targeted grazing
JOLON — What do a BeeLiner C-17, a herd of 300 goats and an endangered arroyo toad have in common? They’ve all shared land space at Fort Hunter Liggett’s Schoonover Airfield.
Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) recently deployed hundreds of goats to Schoonover Airfield in September,...
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations.
The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...
HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal
MONTEREY COUNTY — In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County are joining messages to remind all pet owners that dumping or abandoning animals is both illegal and inhumane.
California law explicitly...
Arts Council for Monterey County awards grants to local artists through 2025 initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Individual Artists Grant, an initiative supporting local artists as they create new works, engage with diverse audiences and enhance the cultural landscape of the community.
Arts4MC remains committed to...
