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  WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, May 16 U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced that the City of San Juan Bautista will receive $12,492,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a combination of grants and low-cost federal loans to improve wastewater infrastructure.   “Proper water infrastructure – that prevents contamination and allows for clean drinking water – is a basic need in communities. I applaud this federal funding that will protect our environment and ensure people stay healthy. Thanks in part to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which House Democrats passed in the last Congress, neighbors in San Juan Bautista will have cleaner and safer water resources,” said Rep. Lofgren.   The City of San Juan Bautista will receive a loan of $10,268,000 and a grant of $2,224,000.   The USDA funding comes from the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grants program, which supports rural clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste dispo

  (May 8, 2024 — Marina, CA)  — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) President & CEO Tahra Goraya has been appointed to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs by the Honorable Robert Rivas, Speaker of the California State Assembly. Established in 2002, the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) is charged with elevating the political, economic, and social issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) in the state. “As the daughter of Pakistani Punjabi Muslim immigrant parents and an advocate for shared economic growth and prosperity for all, I am deeply honored to accept this important role,” said Goraya. “I look forward to uplifting the voices and needs of our diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across California and the Monterey Bay region specifically.”  “Ms. Tahra Goraya’s life experiences and accomplishments in public service, civic engagement and public policy make her a p

  SALINAS, CA — The last day to register to vote for the June 4 – Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6, Special Vacancy Election is Monday, May 20, 2024. Eligible citizens can register to vote: ·       Online at www.RegisterToVote.ca.gov by 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2024; ·       In-person by 5 p.m. at the Monterey County Elections office, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas; ·       By mail, completing a paper voter registration application, postmarked by May 20, 2024. The forms are available at libraries, post offices, DMV, and city/county offices.   To register to vote, you must be: (1) a United States Citizen; (2) a California resident; (3) at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day; (4) not be in federal or state prison for the conviction of a felony; and (5) not found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.   Voters who miss the registration deadline can still register conditionally and cast a provisional ballot in person at any early vote location

  WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, May 14 U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), the elected chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD), announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHA) will distribute $63,702,988 to the California Department of Transportation to repair and replace electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.   “Climate change poses a serious threat, and investments must be made in sensible and environmentally-friendly solutions like electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This important federal funding will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote EV adoption, expand the EV workforce, and spur economic growth across California,” said Rep. Lofgren.   This funding comes from the FHA’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program, which supports the repair and replacement of broken and non-operational electric vehicle charging ports.   The FHA funding was provided by th

The City of King has made substantial progress over the past several years in becoming financially solvent.  It has come from a $5 million negative General Fund balance to a reserve of over $3 million while addressing a number of other priorities.  2023 was the first time the City had a positive General Fund balance in 20 years.   However, since the City went through such a lengthy financial crisis, there are a number of important needs that have been deferred over a long period of time that are not currently funded.  The King City City Council recently approved a draft 12-year plan of the highest priority needs that remain unfunded, which have been identified as street improvements, facility improvements, increased public safety staffing, street and park maintenance staffing and long-term financial stability.      Over the past several months, the City has been undertaking a number of community outreach efforts to educate everyone on the components of the plan. A public hearing has be

  A 2 vehicle wreck took place off of Highway 101 Northbound and Los Coches Road outside of King City at 1:26 pm on Monday afternoon, May 13. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident. 

  The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Cheap Trick has been confirmed to perform in concert Friday, July 26 at 7:30 pm. An Evening of Music & Wine with Cheap Trick will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Ticket prices for the show are $40 and $85 (Golden Circle) and will go on sale Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am to the general public. If you were a table holder in 2023, table renewal information will be sent to you via email at a later date. If you are interested in putting your name on the waiting list for a table, please email tickets@midstatefair.com.  New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans 1-hour early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access please click HERE. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website www.MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot gu

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Sublime with Rome have been confirmed to perform on Friday, July 19. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The show will take place at 7:30 pm in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Ticket prices for this general admission show are $50 and will go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10:00 am to the general public. New this year is a program called “Local Fan of the Fair” which will allow registered local fans 1-hour early access to purchase tickets. For more information about this early access please visit www.MidStateFair.com. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website www.MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channel. Sublime with Rome is hitting the road one last time with an incredible lineup of musicians to join Rom

  KING CITY, CA – The Salinas Valley Fair is excited to announce the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history. The 12,000 square foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array of community events. The renovation project focused on enhancing the functionality and accessibility of the Expo Building. Notable improvements include the installation of new ADA accessible bathrooms, a modern catering kitchen, upgraded flooring, and basketball hoops, among other enhancements. These updates ensure that the Expo Building meets the highest standards of comfort and convenience for all visitors. As a year-round venue, this Salinas Valley Fairgrounds building plays a crucial role in hosting private events, fundraisers, and sporting events, such as youth basketball and volleyball games. The multi-purpose design allows for seamless transitions between various activities, prov

The Monterey CHP reports that at least 2 people were tragically killed as a result of a fatal 2 vehicle collision on Highway 68 at Spreckels Boulevard outside of Salinas at 4:40 pm on Friday afternoon, May 10. The westbound number 2 lane was closed for several hours, while Offramp at Spreckles was also shutdown. The cause of the accident is unknown. 

  A 1 vehicle crash happened on Highway 101 Southbound and Arroyo Seco Road outside of Greenfield at 4:04 pm on Friday afternoon, May 10. No injuries were reported.

  On Friday May 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM, The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department held a joint press conference to announce that arrests have been made related to the King City mass shooting that occurred on March 3, 2024 that left 4 people dead and the South Monterey County double homicide that occurred on February 4, 2024 that resulted in the deaths of 2 cousins. Also announced were charges related to a Salinas Armed Robbery. Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto stood present with representatives from the nearly 30 local, regional, state and federal law enforcement agencies that assisted in the ongoing investigation into these tragic incidents. She presented details of the South Monterey County double homicide that occurred on February 4, 2024, that left cousins Andres Garcia and Jack Canchola dead of apparent gunshot wounds. She then presented details of the King City Mass shooting that occurred on March 3, 2024, in which 11 persons

 The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department will hold a joint press conference on Friday May 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM to make a major announcement regarding significant developments related to the double homicide that occurred on February 2, 2024, in South Monterey County, the King City Mass Shooting that occurred on March 3, 2024, and an armed robbery that occurred in the City of Salinas. Speaking at the press conference will be Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto, King City Police Chief James Hunt, Interim Salinas Police Chief John Murray, District 3 Supervisor Chris Lopez and King City Mayor Mike LeBarre. The press conference will be held at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office located at 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906.

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – Online applications for the 2024 California Mid-State Fair’s Mission Market Place are now available. The Mission Market Place is designed to showcase the Central Coast’s best products and locally made goods. It will give twenty artisans, growers, and producers a home to showcase their items to over 330,000 fairgoers. Product examples could include artisan cheeses, honey, olive oil, vinegars, almonds, walnuts, teas, coffees, dried fruit, spices, jerky, preserved food, hand crafted and repurposed items, and products that have a unique story to the Central Coast. The Fair will provide each of the participants with product placement in the Mission Market Place located in Estrella Hall, the Fair’s largest indoor commercial building, along with staffing of the area. Vendors must provide the product and pricing, and the Fair will do the rest. Vendor spaces cost $435.00 plus 20% commission on products and services sold. Vendors who participate beyond product display by of

  Tri-County Collaborative has been awarded a CDPH Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant to Tackle Rising Overdose Rates. Tuesday, May 7, marked Fentanyl Awareness Day; a day dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, is approximately 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine and has contributed to a staggering rise in opioid-related deaths in recent years. Unbeknownst to people using drugs, fentanyl is frequently and cheaply mixed into other substances like counterfeit prescription pills and other drugs. Combined with its potency, this makes it a particularly lethal substance, often leading to accidental poisonings, overdoses, and fatalities, even in small doses. Fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise across the Central Coast region in 2023 claiming over 200 lives last year alone (California Overdose Surveillance Data Dashboard; Coroner-Sheriff's Offic

  SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is continuing to rescue pelicans in distress.  The SPCA Wildlife Center has rescued 52 pelicans since April 19, including 12 from another wildlife rescue that asked for assistance.  The pelicans are all thin or emaciated with poor blood values. They are unable to fly and in need of immediate rescue.  The SPCA Wildlife Center is stabilizing the rescued pelicans, most of which are in serious to critical condition. The pelicans eat 25 to 50 pounds of fish per day.  Monetary donations are greatly appreciated to help the nonprofit SPCA Monterey County purchase the food and supplies needed for the pelicans and all their wild patients. Donations can be made online at www.spcamc.org/donate.  The pelicans are often being found in unusual places across Monterey County, including on Alvarado Street and Camino Aguajito in Monterey, in the middle of Carmel Valley Road, in Point Lobos, at the Monterey Coast Guard Pier, on Cannery Row,

On Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will host a public memorial service to honor the memories of the 10 deputies who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the nearly 174-year history of the department. The ceremony will be held at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Memorial Wall located in front of the main office at 1414 Natividad Road in Salinas. Sheriff Tina Nieto, along with local dignitaries and the men and women of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will gather as the names of our fallen deputies are read aloud along with the story behind the ultimate sacrifice, they each made while serving the residents of Monterey County. This ceremony coincides with California Police Week, during which the names of 7 law enforcement officers were recognized and honored for giving their lives in the line of duty serving the citizens of California. It also precedes National Police Week which is from Sunday May 12 through Saturday May 19, 2024. Durin

  A 3 vehicle collision happened on Highway 101 Southbound in the Chualar area at 5:30 pm on Monday night, May 6. Injuries were reported as a result of the accident. 

  SALINAS, CA – On Friday, May 10, 2024 U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) will hold 2 events to present checks appropriated by Congress for 3 projects totaling $2,100,000.   The first event will take place at 10:00amPT on the Racho Cielo Youth Campus located at 710 Old Stage Road in Salinas. Rep. Lofgren will be joined by CEO, Chris Devers, and a student at the Drummond Culinary Academy who is an aspiring pastry chef, Kaitlyn Davis. A $1 million check will be presented to help expand the Drummond Culinary Academy, which primarily serves minority and at-promise youth by allowing them to build new skills that are much-needed in the hospitality industry.   The second event will take place at 12:00pmPT at King City City Hall located at 212 South Vanderhurst Avenue in King City. Rep. Lofgren will be joined by King City Mayor Mike LeBarre and Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez. A $600,000 check will be presented for a project to create an electric vehicle charging station in downtow

  Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal Street, King City. The guest speaker will be Jason Anderson, Republican candidate for Congress in the 19th District. Anderson will discuss his candidacy and qualifications for office. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For reservations and further information call (831) 385-1333 or e-mail karenleonhard@yahoo.com 

  On Thursday night, May 2, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM Officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Broadway Street for a report of a stabbing incident.       Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim, a 40-year-old male, who reported that 42-year-old Rene Correa had stabbed him in the upper torso near his shoulder. The victim was transported to Natividad Medical Center for his stab wound where he is listed in stable condition.      Officers and Detectives from the King City PD authored a search warrant for the suspect's residence serving it in the morning hours of Friday, May 3, 2024. The suspect Correa and evidence were located, and the suspect was eventually booked into the Monterey County Jail on the charge of 245(a) PC, Assault with a Deadly Weapon.      Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Captain Robert Masterson at (831) 385-4848 or rmasters

  CHP officers and other law enforcement agencies arrested 25-year-old Seth Peyton Mays of Greenfield man in Templeton on Thursday, May 2 as a result of a motorcycle pursuit that started in Monterey County. The chase began at around 7:49 a.m. when a King City CHP officer attempted to overtake the high-speed motorcycle traveling 130 mph on southbound Highway 101 near Jolon Road. A CHP helicopter found the motorcycle matching the description traveling at 110 mph. Despite multiple attempts both in Monterey County and then in SLO County to pull over the motorcycle, the rider intentionally accelerated to speeds in excess of 140 mph while splitting traffic prior to fleeing westbound on State Route 46 West towards Cambria. East of the Vineyard Drive roundabout, officers again attempted to stop the motorcycle and the rider passed over double yellow lines at high rates of speed in an attempt to elude capture. Once at the roundabout, the rider fled southbound on Vineyard Drive until CHP units ca

  Spring has most definitely sprung, and love is in the air!  Find a lifetime of love during SPCA Monterey County’s Adoption Event on Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. During the event, you get to pick the adoption fee for all pets six months and older!  During the event, you get to choose the adoption fee on all pets ages six months and older. That’s right, every pet - from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, doves, bearded dragons, red-eared sliders, and more are waiting just for you.  SPCA Monterey County is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.  Adoption hours are 11-5 daily. SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag, a health evaluation, and more. We recommend arriving early - no holds will be available during the event.  Donations and gifts of pet food are gratefully appreciated.  For more information, please call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or www.Face

KING CITY, Calif., (05/01/2024) – Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received the 2024 Women's Choice Award for Emergency Timeliness as one of America's top-ranking hospitals in the category.   The Women's Choice Award honors hospitals that receive extraordinary recommendation ratings and have demonstrated exceptional service and clinical standards in meeting women's needs. It is a coveted credential that identifies the nation's best hospitals based on robust criteria that include relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction, and appropriate accreditations.   “We are truly honored to receive this award,” said Rena Salamacha, CEO of Mee Memorial. “It speaks volumes about our unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible care to the families we serve. Our team works diligently to ensure timely, compassionate emergency care, and this award reflects their dedication.”   The Women’s Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Emergency Timeline

  Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has been appointed to the California State Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) to represent the California State Sheriff’s Association. The state’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC), which is chaired by the State Homeland Security Advisor (HSA) and co-chaired by the Deputy Director of Homeland Security, serves to advise the HSA regarding the development and implementation of the State Homeland Security Strategy, and related priorities to promote unified coordination of homeland security activities across disciplines. The HSAC identifies gaps in the State’s homeland security efforts and offers recommendations for how available preparedness resources can effectively support a whole community approach to enhancing capabilities. Sheriff Tina Nieto said, “As your Monterey County Sheriff, I stand firm in my dedication to serving on the state’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee. Together, we strive to ensure unified coordination and pr

  SALINAS, CA, May 1, 2024 – The Salinas Sports Complex, home of the California Rodeo Salinas, has hired Salinas native Barbara Causley as their General Manager. Most recently, holding the title of Velocity Tour Manager with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Causley was born and raised in Salinas and has always been passionate about the Western sports industry. Before her tenure with the PBR, Causley interned at the California Rodeo Salinas and Rodeo Austin. Her skill set includes budget management, event production, marketing, sponsorship involvement, managing multiple teams to execute world-class events, and more. She also developed “Cowboy Safe Plans” during the pandemic for venues across the country to continue hosting events during the pandemic that followed local and regional regulations. The program was later adopted by the National Football League to return to having its events. “Western sports have been my passion my entire life. I have traveled the country, had countless ne