Grand Wine Tasting draws big crowd
Once again the Salinas Valley Fair Grand Wine Tasting attracted a big crowd to the opening day of the 73rd Annual Fair on May 18.
Strengthening communities
The Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has granted $20,000 to nonprofit organizations providing a variety of community-based services aimed at improving the quality of life for South County residents.
Salinas Valley Memorial earns cost-savings award
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is getting national recognition after receiving the 2017 Cost Management and Savings Leadership Award from Vizient, Inc.
Monterey-Salinas Transit service area expanding
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is improving its services and expanding facilities to South County while also looking for bus drivers.
County to host cannabis forum
Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.
King City hosts local National Night Out campaign
King City once again participated in the annual National Night Out campaign last Tuesday, bringing police officers and neighbors together for one night to unite against crime.
Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this yearās Fourth of July Parade in King City.
South County cities offer cooling stations for summer
South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.
Camp allows inmates to connect with their children
Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.
Stampede down Broadway
King City High School students, parents, coaches and others rallied down Broadway Street for the annual Homecoming Parade last Friday, Sept. 28, before the Mustangsā football game against St. Francis High School of Watsonville.

















