Blue Zones Project eyes Salinas Valley for longer lives
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County is being examined as a possible area for the Blue Zones Project (BZP), with a Wine at Five social hour and keynote presentation planned for Feb. 26, followed by a community presentation on Feb. 27 at the Salinas...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrest King City man for outstanding warrant, loaded firearm
KING CITY — On March 14, at about 7 p.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the King City area as part of their ongoing efforts to assist King City Police as a result of the mass shooting that killed four residents and...
King City to crack down on illegal fireworks for Fourth of July
KING CITY — The City of King is reminding the community about its current fireworks regulations.
Fireworks may only be discharged from noon on June 28 through 10 p.m. on July 4. Only safe and sane fireworks purchased from permitted fireworks stands are allowed. All other fireworks...
‘Toast to Dance’ celebrates King City dancers
KING CITY — Sara Godinez was announced to be in the starring role of Clara in Monterey County Dance Theatre’s upcoming “The Nutcracker Ballet” at the end of last Saturday’s “A Toast to Dance” fundraiser.
More than 250 people attended the “Toast,” during which...
King City police urge drivers to prioritize safety during Back to School Month
KING CITY — As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, the King City Police Department is reminding all drivers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Back to School Month by slowing down, following the speed limit and being...
Farmer’s Market open for business
South County’s only Farmer’s Market is open in Soledad every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
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...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System receives Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best hospitals for emergency timeliness
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received the 2024 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Timeliness as one of America’s top-ranking hospitals in the category.
The Women’s Choice Award honors hospitals that receive extraordinary recommendation ratings and have demonstrated exceptional service and clinical standards...
Agriculture is at a critical juncture, farm leaders warn
CALIFORNIA — Grappling with higher costs and challenges related to water, labor, regulations and trade, some California farm leaders question whether the nation’s No. 1 agriculture state has reached a tipping point.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass discussed the high cost of operating a...
