Salinas Valley Fair kick-off draws strong turnout
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair hosted its annual Fair Kick-Off Dinner, Dance and Auction last Saturday at the fairgrounds in King City, where an estimated 450 guests attended.
The April 23 evening featured a dinner cooked by King City Young Farmers, a live auction...
Community Foundation for Monterey County grants $41M in 2023
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023.
A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...
Scheid Family Wines toasts 50th year in Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the year in its tasting rooms located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and at its estate winery just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City.
Based in Monterey County, the family-owned and operated...
Gray wolf spotted in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — A lone gray wolf that has been tracked to seven Northern California counties is now in Monterey County, wildlife officials said.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said this is as far south as they've seen a gray wolf travel in...
SPCA Wildlife Center rescues unique hawk
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a unique hawk on Aug. 11: a 14-year-old leucistic red-tailed hawk.
The hawk was found on the ground in San Benito County. Since San Benito County does not have its own wildlife center,...
Concerns rise as Monterey County reports 24 Covid-19 deaths in past week
MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 case rates, positivity rates and hospitalization rates continue to be low in Monterey County, as announced by County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during the April 21 press briefing.
Despite an alarming 24 virus-related deaths in the past week, Moreno said...
Court services expand in South Monterey County after years of limited operations
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for South Monterey County residents.
The courthouse, located at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, is now open every Tuesday from 9...
Soledad Police report increase in vehicle burglaries
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has issued a public alert following an increase in vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles across the city.
According to the department, ongoing investigations suggest that the suspects may be using an electronic skimmer device to unlock car doors and access...
Grant enables First Tee growth in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — First Tee Monterey County has received a multi-year grant from Bank of America that will help expand its youth development programs into Greenfield, King City and additional Monterey Peninsula communities.
Salinas-based First Tee was recently named the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for...
Mother’s nightmare turns to gratitude as Mee Memorial doctors resolve son’s emergency
KING CITY — In January 2023, Darlene Noriega faced every parent’s nightmare when her son faced a major medical emergency.
While in class at Soledad High School, Noriega’s oldest son Zion experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, an unexplainable lung collapse. The condition is caused by a buildup...
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Monterey County honors 103-year-old WWII veteran from Salinas
SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently held a special ceremony to honor the distinguished service of Salinas World War II Merchant Marine...
