Smoke from prescribed burn to be visible from Salinas Valley
PAICINES — Cal Fire plans to conduct a prescribed burn on private property in the Gabilan Range, west of the town of Paicines, in the McPhails Peak area of San Benito County on Tuesday.
The purpose of the Sept. 27 project is to reintroduce...
SPCA Monterey County rescues 172 wild animals in a single day, setting new record
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a total of 172 wild animals in one day last week, establishing a new record for the organization.
Currently, the center is caring for 133 injured, sick or orphaned wild animals, representing various...
Governor unveils California Jobs First Blueprint
CENTRAL COAST — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs.
The California Jobs First Economic Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind investment into bottom-up, regional economic planning. Recognizing the unique diversity of regions across...
Sheriff gives report on South Monterey County operations
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal spoke to King City Rotary during its Aug. 26 luncheon about how the Sheriff’s Office has dealt with such community issues as the recent fires, river littering and the Covid-19 pandemic reaching the county jail.
“It’s been...
Greenfield City Council supports local sidewalk improvements
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council members have approved a Public Works construction contract to improve sidewalks and accessible parking throughout the city.
Acting Public Works Director John Alves explained the improvements would include a walkway in front of Cesar Chavez Elementary School as well as...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Toro Park
SALINAS — A bat found on April 2 near Toro Creek Road, in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County, has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned...
Gonzales celebrates 2025 Cinco de Mayo with festival and crowning
GONZALES — Gonzales’ Central Park was alive with activity last Sunday for the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival.
The May 4 event, sponsored by Pueblo Unido De Tateposco and the City of Gonzales, featured a variety of entertainment and attractions.
Attendees enjoyed a children’s area, food...
South Monterey County police departments to host National Night Out events
SALINAS VALLEY — Local police departments throughout South Monterey County will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 3, meant to build trust between officers and communities and give a chance for residents to meet their law enforcement personnel.
Numerous community groups are also...
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum hosts classic car exhibit and barbecue Saturday
KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum will host its latest pop-up program, a classic car exhibit and barbecue, at San Lorenzo Park in King City on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Vehicles on display will be from the MCARLM classic car collection, with...
Hartnell women’s soccer team honored after winning first state title
SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has recognized the Hartnell College women’s soccer team for winning the state championship title for the first time in the program’s history.
Last Tuesday the Supervisors voted to proclaim Dec. 14, 2021, as “Hartnell Women’s Soccer Team State...
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Proposed Greenfield, King City high school district split heads to public...
GREENFIELD — A proposal that could separate Greenfield and King City high schools into two different unified school districts will be the focus of...
