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MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program is helping residents turn a need for childcare into an opportunity for business ownership, with training sessions underway and additional opportunities planned through the fall and winter. The Nurture Small Home-Based Childcare Entrepreneurship Program, a partnership between the...

KING CITY — King City’s ninth annual Trunk or Treat brought a record crowd to the Salinas Valley Fair Expo Lawn on Saturday, with nearly 2,000 people turning out for the Halloween festivities. Hosted by the King City Recreation Department, the free event ran from...

Catholic Charities offers services at Third District Office KING CITY — Residents of South Monterey County can access health care enrollment assistance, immigration legal services and financial stability support through Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey at Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez’s Third District Office in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Voters across South Monterey County cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, deciding local city council and school board races and weighing measures affecting taxes, schools and public services. The following results are from Monterey County Elections as of Wednesday morning....

KING CITY — King City High School will host a blood drive Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile, 720 Broadway in King City. The drive is organized in partnership with Vitalant, which is encouraging community members to donate blood...

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health is warning residents about phone scams involving callers impersonating department employees to obtain sensitive personal and financial information. Recent reports involve scammers claiming a prescription was filled in a victim’s name and urging the person to verify personal...

KING CITY — With Halloween celebrations approaching, the King City Police Department is reminding residents to designate a sober driver or arrange a safe ride home if they plan to drink. “Halloween should be full of treats, not tragedies,” said King City Police Sgt. Cody...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has hired Chris Garmon as the fair’s new chief executive officer, unanimously approving his appointment during its Oct. 29 regular meeting. Garmon brings more than 10 years of experience working with California fairs. He previously served...

BRADLEY — A suspected DUI collision on Jolon Road near Bradley killed two people and injured three others Wednesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at about 8:36 p.m. on Oct. 28, south of Heinsen Road. CHP said a Honda...

County expands early voting hours ahead of election MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections will offer extended hours and additional opportunities for in-person voting and ballot returns ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The Elections Office at 1441 Schilling Place, North Building, in Salinas, will...