Coulson crowned Miss Rodeo Salinas
Former Miss Salinas Valley Fair Lena Coulson was crowned 2017 Miss California Rodeo Salinas last Thursday during the rodeoās opening performance, and will represent California Rodeo Salinas at various events around the state over the next year.
New California law puts charge in lead-acid battery sales
Beginning April 1, sales of lead-acid batteries are now subject to two $1 fees.
Scholarships for film students available
Applications are now being accepted for the Monterey County Film Commissionās Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award Program.
Police investigating murder of King City man
A 23-year-old King City man was found dead from a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon near the railroad tracks by the former Meyer Tomatoes facility.
Hartnell offers free college counseling
With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.
Medieval Faire
Medieval costumes, dungeons, Mary Queen of Scots, a King, village people and more took over San Lorenzo Park on May 5 for the annual Chalone Peaks Middle School Medieval Faire.
Splash into summer
The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.
Santa Lucia staff kiss pig as result of studentsā fundraising efforts
Santa Lucia Elementary School Principal Brinet Greenlee and fellow staff members recently kissed a pig on stage during an assembly with the student body as part of a fundraiser for the schoolās library.
Construction project along Highway 101 near King City continues
Caltrans crews began restriping and placing temporary railing Tuesday to shift traffic onto the right lane and shoulder in both directions of Highway 101, from south of Wild Horse Road to First Street in King City.
Strolling Dinner raises funds for Monterey County sheriffs
Bomb squad demonstrations, suspect take downs, search and rescue station along with food and drinks were all part of the Monterey County Sheriffās Office Strolling Dinner.