Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition
Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
Registration extended for countywide Artists Open Studio Tour
Regular registration period for the Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour was originally scheduled to end May 5 but has been extended to May 31.
Gonzales student meets with state leaders
Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.
Saturday night slam
A near capacity crowd could be found last Saturday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Pro Wrestling Revolution took over the Expo Building.
Sheriff discusses undocumented immigrant felons
Monterey County Sheriff Steve Bernal has a message for undocumented immigrants saying to not get arrested and their citizen status will probably be "safe,” and that if they are arrested his hands are tied.
Workshop discusses fair housing issues
The last of four fair housing community workshops took place June 23 in Gonzales with the goal of providing awareness about fair housing and identifying some of the housing problems in South County.
Free business assistance loan workshop set for April 27
As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.
FARM TO FABLE: Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 30,000 visitors
Nearly 30,000 people attended the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair in King City to celebrate the milestone anniversary, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend.
Food drive brings in 16K pounds to county food bank
It was a record year for local oil company Aera Energy’s annual food drive last week, with the equivalent of 16,101 pounds of food donated to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
New exhibit features historic Anza expedition
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum has welcomed a special exhibit with local roots in the area, featuring the historic expedition of Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza and hundreds of families who traveled from Mexico through California beginning in 1775 to establish a mission and presidio in San Francisco.
