2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (330+ words) MONTEREY COUNTY " Transportation Agency for Monterey County announced June 24 that its Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan, a long-range guide for transportation investments throughout the county. The plan, updated every four years, provides a framework for allocating state…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (701+ words) Program delivers free monthly books to local children from birth to age 5 MONTEREY COUNTY " Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, an early literacy…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (584+ words) Donations and volunteers ensure 116 seniors enjoy safe graduation celebration KING CITY " What began as uncertainty ended as a night of celebration, thanks to the generosity and determination of the King City community. When the Silva family, who had faithfully led…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (226+ words) Annual Chalone Peaks Middle School Medieval Faire immerses students in hands-on lessons KING CITY " Seventh-grade students at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City stepped back in time May 23 as part of the campus was transformed into a lively Medieval…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (382+ words) SALINAS VALLEY " California Rodeo Salinas has recognized seven students as recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, honoring their academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. The scholarship program was established with Hartnell College in 1986 and recently transitioned to the Community Foundation for…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (357+ words) More than 230 seniors receive diplomas before family and friends at War Memorial Stadium Under sunny skies at War Memorial Stadium, more than 230 seniors from King City High School's Class of 2026 received their diplomas Friday morning, marking the culmination of years…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (366+ words) Barrera receives $2, 500 award to support college studies KING CITY " Olivia Barrera, a graduating senior at King City High School, has been named one of six recipients of the 2026 Higher Education Arts Scholarships awarded by the Arts Council for Monterey County....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (362+ words) Volunteers assemble backpacks to support students in need MONTEREY COUNTY " As summer approaches, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is once again preparing to help local students start the school year with confidence. The organization recently launched its 16th annual Stuff the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (281+ words) Abdulmalik Alawee of Soledad, Salah Alwasheem of King City, Skarllette Suazo Castillo of King City and Desiree Meza of Gonzales were named to the Spring 2026 President's List at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (446+ words) Two-year program aims to train 150 residents for careers in advanced aviation CENTRAL COAST " Hartnell College and Monterey Bay DART are launching a new two-year regional workforce initiative designed to connect local residents to careers in drones, aerospace technology and advanced…...