Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park
Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.
Big Sur International Marathon this weekend
The 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon is Sunday, April 30. The 26.2-mile foot race, a major sporting event on Californiaās Central Coast, necessitates the temporary closure of California Highway 1 from south of Carmel to Big Sur for a half day.
Water main replacement projects completed
Cal Water has completed two main replacement projects in the utilityās King City District, which will increase system reliability and fire protection.
Grant to support youth services at Safe Place
Community Human Services recently received $3,000 from the Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services Benefit Shop.
Sun Street Centers to open substance abuse facility in King City
Substance abuse services, housing, a Residential Treatment Center and outpatient services are coming to King City and South County residents, thanks to a grant from Prop 47 funds.
Submit entries for California Duck Stamp Art Contest
Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2017-2018 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.
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.
Scheid Vineyards installs wind turbine
A new wind turbine with blades reaching nearly 400 feet into the sky was erected last week at Scheid Vineyards, where the machine will generate 100 percent of the power needed to run the winery and bottling operations four miles south of Greenfield.
Groundwater agency looking at user fee options
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.
Californiaās economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
Californiaās Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nationās as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).