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Sol Treasures continues Backyard Concert Series KING CITY — Sol Treasures will continue its Backyard Concert Series this summer, offering free live music performances for community members at its location on Broadway Street. The outdoor concert series, held from 6 to 8 p.m., features local and...

KING CITY — What began as uncertainty ended as a night of celebration, thanks to the generosity and determination of the King City community. When the Silva family, who had faithfully led Sober Grad Night for many years, stepped back from organizing the event, it...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County has named Pacific Grove High School student Anton MacLachlan as the 2026-27 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, recognizing the young poet’s artistic achievements and commitment to community engagement. MacLachlan officially begins his one-year term July 1 and...

KING CITY — Community members gathered at San Lorenzo Park on June 17 to celebrate the neighbors and businesses helping keep King City looking its best during the 2026 Beautification BBQ, a joint meeting of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and...

KING CITY — City of King will relaunch its Community Walk program on Thursday, June 25, with weekly walks scheduled through Aug. 13. The free events will take place every Thursday at 6 p.m., beginning at the King City Downtown Plaza, located at 326 Broadway...

Highway restriping project to cause delays SALINAS VALLEY — Motorists traveling on northbound and southbound Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will encounter alternating lane closures this week as crews conduct roadway repairs and restriping. The closures began Monday and are scheduled to continue through...

KING CITY — Families, caregivers and community members will have an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a free educational workshop hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center on Tuesday, June 23. The workshop is scheduled...

Rodeo, Monterey Bay FC partner for ‘Boots on the Pitch’ SEASIDE — California Rodeo Salinas and Monterey Bay FC have partnered to present “Boots on the Pitch,” a rodeo-themed soccer event Saturday, June 20, at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside. The event will coincide with Monterey Bay...

KING CITY — Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City. Certified car seat technicians inspected installations, checked for proper fit and reviewed safety recalls....

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointment June 2. “I am honored and humbled by the...