Congressman Panetta Attends Interment at Arlington National Cemetery after Enactment of his Legislation to Secure Full Military Honor Burials For Prisoners of War, Medal of Honor Recipients

WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, October 27 Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) attended the interment of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2019, Congressman Panetta’s Full Military Honors Act was enacted under the FY2020 NDAA, making it possible for all Prisoners of War and Medal of Honor recipients to receive full honor burials at Arlington National Cemetery. SSG Shurer was a Medal of Honor recipient, who passed away in May at the age of 41 after a three-year battle with cancer. “Our nation’s Prisoners of War and Medal of Honor Recipients have gone beyond the call of duty and deserve full recognition for their service and sacrifice,” said Congressman Panetta. “Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer was one such hero, and I was honored to be present for his interment at Arlington National Cemetery. As a veteran, I am humbled to see my legislation at work for our nation’s servicemen and women and will continue to honor their dedication to our country.” “I thank SSG Shurer’s family and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command for inviting me to attend this week’s ceremony. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to honor a true American hero.” Ronald Shurer was an Army Special Forces staff sergeant and medic. In 2018, he received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor for valor, for his meritorious service at the Battle of Shok Valley in Afghanistan. After retiring from the Army, SSG Shurer continued to serve the United States as a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service. The Full Military Honors Act provides a full military honors ceremony – including funeral escort platoon, military band, firing party, and horse-drawn caisson – to Medal of Honor recipients and Prisoners of War eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Previously, enlisted recipients of the Medal of Honor or the Prisoner of War medal were not entitled to full military honors.

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Monterey County DA Releases Preliminary Information Concerning an Officer Involved Shooting Incident that Occurred Outside of Soledad on December 16

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on December 19 released preliminary information concerning the officer involved shooting (OIS) which occurred at about 1:20 a.m. outside the city of Soledad on December 16, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Pina, who has been a peace officer for 10 years all with MCSO, and Deputy Blain Councilman, each in separate patrol cars, were dispatched to 32097 McCoy Road. A resident at the farm labor camp reported a suspicious individual with a handgun whose white Honda 4 door sedan was parked in space 18 at the complex. Before parking there, the suspect drove around and around, stopped in front of the reporting party’s (RP’s) truck, and got out. The RP could hear music. Deputy Pina drove the lead patrol car and arrived just after 1:20 a.m. His dashcam video, which does not record sound but which he installed on his own and at his own expense, depicts the following: He drove down ...

King City City Council Announces Selection of José Arreola as New City Manager

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...

King City CHP is searching for person of interest who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Greenfield

On Monday, September 16 at approximately 3:50 pm, a fatal traffic collision occurred on Metz Road south of Elm Avenue in Greenfield. The driver who caused the collision fled on foot and is currently outstanding. The California Highway Patrol King City Area is currently seeking the whereabouts of 31-year-old Agustin Santana-Moncada of King City who has been identified as a person of interest in the case. The King City Area is requesting assistance from the public in locating Santana-Moncada. Anyone with information is asked to contact the King City Area office at (831) 385-3216.

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