Mee Memorial unveils California’s first full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy system
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has unveiled California’s first Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, bringing cutting-edge technology to the region.
As the only hospital in South Monterey County, Mee Memorial is a lifeline for residents — often serving as the first...
Sol Treasures announces new leadership team, regional arts partnership
KING CITY — Sol Treasures has announced a new chapter in its organizational leadership, along with welcoming new board members and celebrating a growing regional arts partnership as the organization continues to enrich South Monterey County through arts, education and cultural connection.
Sol Treasures is...
Local leader honored for decades of advocacy for Latina and indigenous women in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — María Elena Manzo, founder and executive director of Mujeres en Acción, is the recipient of the third annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award, announced the Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Manzo will be presented with the award at the Eighth...
Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas to honor three outstanding individuals and raise funds for scholarships and internships supporting student artists.
The Gala for the Arts is...
George Washington University honors Andrus Family legacy in global and domestic health
KING CITY — George Washington University (GWU) honored three generations of the Andrus Family on Aug. 26 for their contributions to domestic and global health by naming a conference room on its Washington, D.C., campus in their name, The Andrus Family Conference Room for...
Hands That Help SoMoCo hosts fundraiser to support King City breast cancer warrior
KING CITY — Hands That Help SoMoCo, a dedicated volunteer organization committed to community support, once again demonstrated its generosity and unity with a successful fundraising event held on July 23 at King City Grill.
The event aimed to support Erin Daines, a local “home-grown...
Inside Education Monterey County tours showcase local schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is inviting the public to participate in its Inside Education Monterey County upcoming 2025-26 tours.
Participants will experience the challenges and triumphs of public education firsthand by embarking on a dynamic half-day field trip, exploring classrooms...
First Tee students in King City receive laptops to support remote learning
KING CITY — Students in South Monterey County were able to advance their studies as 150 refurbished laptops were distributed last Saturday to youth participating in First Tee Monterey County.
The first wave of students was mostly from Chalone Peaks Middle School, with a follow-up...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County approves $11M for ‘shovel-ready’ projects
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) has allocated more than $11 million to fund a variety of transportation projects across the region, including key initiatives in the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
The funding comes...
Monterey County organizations unite for ‘Day of Hope’ celebration
MONTEREY COUNTY — This September, hope will take root across Monterey County as local organizations unite to celebrate National Recovery Month through a collective Day of Hope.
This day of recognition is a unified effort across communities where each organization plans its own unique gathering...
