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September 9, 2026

CASA looking for volunteers to help youth

CASA of Monterey County is looking for adults who are willing to meet with foster children and advocate for their needs and is hosting a free information session in Gonzales next week.

Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Sol Treasures, King City High School present ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’

“Mary Poppins Jr.” is flying into town next week at the Robert Stanton Theater at King City High School beginning March 23.

Salinas nurse aide receives STAR Award

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has recognized Divina Cortez with the STAR Award for her work ethic and her extraordinary compassion and dedication to patients.

Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in South County

American Red Cross volunteers helped 79 homes in King City and Chualar become safer last Saturday by installing 271 smoke alarms and educating more than 300 residents as part of the nonprofit organization’s nationwide “Sound the Alarm, Save a Life” campaign.

First human West Nile virus illness of 2017 confirmed

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The illness occurred in Kings County.

Going behind the emergency calls

For four years, William Harry, director of emergencies, has been managing the Monterey County Emergency Communications Center (MCECC), which serves local cities including King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.

5,000 7th Infantry Division soldiers train at Fort Hunter Liggett

Nearly 5,000 Seventh Infantry Division soldiers conducted a Bayonet Focus training on Feb. 12 at Fort Hunter Liggett.

City may consider its own energy program

The King City Council has decided to look outside of Monterey Bay Community Power and consider the feasibility of establishing an independent community choice energy program.

BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed
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