Local News

HOTSPOT TERMINATION GONZALES — After more than three years, the T-Mobile Universal Internet Pilot Project is coming to an end in Gonzales. “The city has decided that it is in our city budgets best interest to gradually term all hotspot devices that the city provided...

SOLEDAD — Interim Inc., a nonprofit mental health agency, will host an open house this week to acquaint the South Monterey County community with its new location and services available in Soledad. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the agency is inviting the community to meet its...

NARCAN DISTRIBUTION SALINAS VALLEY — Sun Street Centers will be hosting a Narcan drive-thru training and distribution in all four South Monterey County cities on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 12 to 4 p.m. The locations are as follows: in King City, Chalone Peaks Middle School...

SALINAS — On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Bay Federal Credit Union announced that its January workplace campaign raised over $12,600 for United Way. Employees of the Credit Union made both one-time donations and payroll deductions in support of United Way of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. As part of their...

SOLEDAD — Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentine’s Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class. Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren Page,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County. The event offers early flex voting centers at various libraries throughout the week. Voters will be able to vote...

DONKEY BASKETBALL KING CITY — King City FFA is once again sponsoring the Donkey Basketball event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the King City High School gym. Teams include King City FFA officers vs. King City Young Farmers, King City...

GONZALES — The City of Gonzales and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County have been offering Chair Yoga to residents on Saturdays at the Vosti Center at 107 Centennial Drive. The Chair Yoga class began Feb. 3, and there are still six weeks left to...

NEW FIRE STATION LOCKWOOD — A grand-opening celebration is set for Saturday, Feb. 17, for the new South Monterey County Fire Protection District station in Lockwood. The dedication of Lockwood Fire Station #43 begins at noon at 68875 Jolon Road. POTHOLE REPAIR KING CITY — The City...