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  January 7, 2025-Following an extensive recruitment process, José Arreola has been selected by the King City City Council to be its next City Manager. Arreola will replace Steve Adams, who is retiring after serving in the position for the past 10 years. Arreola was selected from 31 applicants and 8 finalists for the position. The King City City Council will formally consider the proposed city manager contract at its meeting on Tuesday night, January 13. Arreola's first day on the job is scheduled to be February 23.    José Arreola has a distinguished career of serving the community with a particular commitment to youth. He has worked for the City of Salinas for 12 years as their Community Safety Program Manager, Community Safety Administrator and Assistant to the City Manager. Among other responsibilities, Arreola has led several programs to eliminate gang violence which aligns well with the City of King’s efforts and priorities. Prior to that, Arreola worked as an Educa...

  WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), a former member of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6, 2021 Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement on January 6, 2026 reflecting on the deadly insurrection 5 years later:   "Five years ago was one of our country's darkest days. We saw law enforcement officers beaten, we saw gallows constructed to hang elected officials, and worst of all, we saw a lawless President cheer it on. The pain of January 6th hasn't faded over these past five years. Every year is a somber reminder of how fragile American democracy is and how close we came to losing it."   "No matter how much President Trump and his allies seek to rewrite the past and cover up this stain on our history, the American people remember. With over a million documents and hundreds of hours of footage from the January 6th Select Committee investigation, it is one of the most-documented cri...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) assumed responsibility at midnight on Thursday, January 1, 2026, as the new correctional healthcare provider for Monterey County Jail. CHP brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, comprehensive healthcare services to those in Monterey County Sheriff's Office custody. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest gratitude to California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for more than 40 years of dedicated service providing healthcare to the incarcerated population of the Monterey County Jail. CFMG’s commitment to quality care and professionalism has been an integral part of our correctional system for decades. Sheriff Tina Nieto highlighted, "We sincerely thank California Forensic Medical Group for their 4 decades of exceptional service to Monterey County. Their dedication to the health and well-being of our incarcerated popu...

  The County of Monterey Health Department urges all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this winter season, including influenza (“flu”), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A recent increase in flu activity in California has led to more emergency department visits, which may begin to strain the local health care system.    The Health Department encourages everyone to help keep children and families healthy by following these steps:      Get Vaccinated. Immunizations continue to provide the best protection against severe illness and death. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations now. Pregnant women can protect themselves and their babies by getting immunized against RSV during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy.          Talk to your health care provider or visit your local pharmacy. Most pharmacies, includ...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains in an unincorporated area of Monterey County. On Monday, December 29, 2025, Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Viejo Road after a land surveyor reported finding what appeared to be a human skull. Deputies responded and confirmed the discovery. The scene was secured and turned over to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division. Over the course of several days, the scene was processed, and additional human remains were located and collected. A forensic examination will be conducted to assist in identifying the individual. This process will include DNA analysis and comparison with missing and unidentified persons records through the California Department of Justice. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.

  Since December 23, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has rescued 13 Common Murres found covered in oil. The oiling is a result of natural seepage in the Monterey Bay, which has been stirred up by recent powerful winter storms. Currently, the rescued murres are emaciated, hypothermic, and suffering from compromised waterproofing. Some also have burns due to the oiling. T he SPCA Monterey County's skilled wildlife rescue staff are providing essential fluids, medication, and specialized nutrition to stabilize these fragile birds. As an open-admission shelter dedicated to all animals in need, the SPCA is the only local resource equipped to provide this level of specialized care for Monterey County’s wildlife. Common Murres are sleek, black-and-white pelagic birds often mistaken for penguins when seen on shore. Because they spend their lives at sea, finding them on a local beach is a clear sign of serious distress. The SPCA Monterey County...