Photos | King City’s Trunk or Treat brings fa-boo-lous fun
More than 1,700 children and their families attended the sixth annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by the King City Recreation Department on Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Expo Lawn.
In addition to costume contests and prizes, youth were able to go...
King City Police arrest woman for aiding and abetting murder suspect
KING CITY — King City Police Department has arrested a local woman for aiding and abetting a known suspect involved in last December’s triple murder.
Over the past year, the department has been investigating the Dec. 26, 2021, shooting that killed King City residents Carlos...
Monterey County rolls out first electric street sweeper in San Lucas
SAN LUCAS — The County of Monterey has deployed its first-ever electric street sweeper in South Monterey County, marking a milestone in both sustainability and community investment.
The new equipment made its debut Oct. 31 in San Lucas, where the Monterey County Public Works’ Greenfield...
Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
Soledad Police searching for suspect considered armed and dangerous
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police are searching for a man who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
According to the department, on Tuesday morning Zachary McCormack was in the Monterey Superior Court, where he pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed firearm.
“Unfortunately, he did not learn,”...
Monterey County establishes hotline to report agricultural employee safety concerns
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has established a dedicated hotline to report agricultural concerns related to farmworker safety as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, wildfire smoke and the safe use of pesticides.
The phone number, available for both English and Spanish...
Monterey County begins Covid-19 vaccine rollout
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County last week received its initial supplies of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination, a total of 2,925 doses, and expects this week to receive its 4,700 doses of the Moderna vaccine.
Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been allocated 500 doses of the...
Casa de Esperanza breaks ground in King City
KING CITY — Local and county leaders gathered last Wednesday to break ground on Casa de Esperanza, a long-anticipated project that will transform a shuttered motel into 46 studio apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness in King City.
The July 30 groundbreaking ceremony, held at the...
