King City partners with House America
KING CITY ā Last fall King City Mayor Mike LeBarre joined other mayors from California and across the United States partnering with House America to tackle the nationās homelessness crisis.
On Sept. 23, the mayors answered Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudgeās call...
Cal Waterās King City District donates $37,000 in community support
KING CITY ā California Water Serviceās King City District donated more than $37,000 to local community organizations in 2020 as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves.
The contributions went to organizations that provide assistance for...
Mee Memorial employee turns heads as ātrashionistaā
KING CITY ā When someone refers to Consuelo āConnieā Hernandez as a ātrashionista,ā itās not intended as an insult. In fact, the longtime scheduling supervisor for Mee Memorial Healthcare System considers it the ultimate compliment.
Whether itās creating a flowy gown made of Covid vaccine...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 āBerry Best Fairā
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18.
Organized by the Salinas Valley...
Thousands of cyclists and volunteers arrive in King City for annual AIDS/LifeCycle
KING CITY ā More than 2,000 AIDS/LifeCycle participants are continuing their seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Monday, beginning in Santa Cruz and ending in King City.
Participants, ages 18 to 92, are from nearly every state and 14 countries. This...
General Election 2024: Voters approve school bonds, shoot down city taxes in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures.
All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...
Vitalant urges individuals to give thanks by giving blood
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, Vitalant urges eligible donors to give thanks by giving blood.Ā
The need for blood is constant, and the holidays are no exception. A patient in the United States depends on lifesaving blood...
Holiday food distributions help feed Salinas Valley families
KING CITY ā Food Bank for Monterey County hosted Thanksgiving meal distributions for hundreds of families in King City, Greenfield and Soledad on Nov. 22, just in time for the holiday.
Children and the Country Life, a local nonprofit that provides resources to those...
Sol Treasures announces new leadership team, regional arts partnership
KING CITY ā 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...
Hartnell College gains national honor for student access and earnings
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, recognizing institutions that provide broad student access and measurable earnings outcomes following graduation.
Hartnell is one of 60 community colleges in the United Statesāand one of...






















