Highway 1 damage will not affect Big Sur Marathon course
The recent storms that have wreaked havoc on Californiaās Highway 1 this winter will not affect the 26.2-mile route of the April 30 Big Sur International Marathon.
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.
Living the suit life
When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Operaās head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the menās suits used in the companyās productions in downtown Los Angeles.
New microfilm scanner on its way for King City Library
A new microfilm scanner for the King City Branch Library of the Monterey County Free Libraries is on order and expected soon thanks to a generous grant and donations from more than 50 residents and businesses.
Mentors sought for Girls Inc program
Volunteer women mentors are currently needed to work with high school girls in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties through the Girls Inc. of the Central Coastās ECHO Leadership and Mentoring 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
Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program
Salinas Valley State Prisonās new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks
The Sustainability Academy is partnering with Earthbound Farmās Carmel Valley Farm Stand to host an Earth Day Green Drinks event Saturday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel.
BLOSSOMING FORTH
Judges from America in Bloom visited King City last week to evaluate the communityās efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
High school district gives warm welcome to Walker
Dr. Brian Walker begins his appointment July 1 as South Monterey County Joint Union High School Districtās new superintendent.












