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KING CITY — Monterey County emergency dispatchers are being credited with helping save two lost hikers in separate fall incidents, actions county officials say exemplify the professionalism and mission of the 9-1-1 system. According to the County of Monterey Emergency Communications Department, Dispatchers Dawn McNeil...

CYBER SAFETY GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department, in collaboration with community partners, is inviting the public to attend a Cyber Safety Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Sessions will be offered in English at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:45 p.m. at the Gonzales High...

KING CITY — The Bitterwater School Parents, Teachers and Friends (PTF) is welcoming the community to its annual Christmas Dinner and Play, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, inside the Pavilion at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. This holiday event brings together families, neighbors...

KING CITY — A young man seen carrying what appeared to be an assault-style rifle outside a Meyer Street residence Tuesday night was later identified and arrested, according to the King City Police Department. Police said the incident occurred on Dec. 9 at about 9:51...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...

HOLIDAY CONCERTS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! Brass ensemble will present two free holiday concerts in December, featuring traditional and contemporary festive music. The concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College in Salinas, located at 411 Central Ave.,...

KING CITY — A cherished holiday tradition returns to King City this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the Robert Stanton Theater. Produced by the Monterey County Dance Foundation, the long-running production features more than 120 performers from South Monterey County...

Members and guests of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated collected toys to be donated to King City Loaves and Fishes at their monthly meeting on Dec. 2. The toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts for local children in need this holiday season.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is reminding residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an increase in illnesses resulting from eating poisonous wild mushrooms. “Some poisonous wild mushrooms look and smell like edible types of mushrooms,”...

KING CITY — King City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, joining more than 4,500 other locations across the country this year for National Wreaths Across America Day with over 3...