County to host cannabis forum
Monterey County is asking residents for their thoughts on how potential cannabis tax revenue should be spent.
Cooling Centers offer relief from weekend heat
A three-day heat wave took over much of California just in time for Labor Day weekend, and the National Weather Service announced an excessive heat advisory warning for Monterey County and the San Francisco Bay Area. To combat the heat and protect residents, South County cities set up cooling centers and stations.
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.
King City ag teacher earns national recognition
King City High School agriculture teacher Lauren Peterson has been named this year’s Region 1 winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Outstanding Young Member Award.
Williams named parade grand marshal
This year’s Fourth of July Parade grand marshal will be Cliff Williams, who was recently named Veteran of the Year by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747.
Youth team up to sell 1,000 Swiss sausage meals
King City Future Farmers of America recently finished their weekend Swiss sausage barbecue with an estimated total of 1,000 tickets sold, preparing them for their activities for the upcoming school year.
Santa Lucia staff kiss pig as result of students’ 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 school’s library.
