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KING CITY — Rising Phoenix Pizzeria and Taproom co-owner Jade Ronconi has been having a blast the past three weeks with all the commotion surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. For starters, she can instantly feel the electric energy anytime a group of supporters...

KING CITY — A certificate of recognition was recently awarded to King City Cemetery by representatives of Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated and its Caring for America program. The Old Glory award is given each year to a place of business in South Monterey...

CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal. This year, Cal Fire partnered...

SALINAS VALLEY — CRU Winery is building upon the success of its annual Chowder Cook-Off and expanding its hunt for the best chowder recipe nationwide. Now through July 14, U.S. residents can submit their recipe for a chance to win. The CRU Winery Chowder Cook-Off is...

KING CITY — King City Young Farmers have donated $5,000 to help fund King City’s annual July 3 fireworks celebration, providing the final contribution needed to ensure this year’s show moves forward. The donation was made to the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program available to all children from birth to age 5. The program, which officially launched this...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A bald eagle rescued with severe injuries in December is once again soaring over Monterey County after spending more than 25 weeks recovering at SPCA Monterey County’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The eagle was rescued on Dec. 21, 2025, after being...

SPCA plans low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinics SALINAS VALLEY — SPCA Monterey County will continue bringing affordable veterinary services to South Monterey County with two mobile spay and neuter clinics scheduled for July. The clinics will take place Thursday, July 2, at the Greenfield Cultural...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett partnered with local, state and federal fire agencies during the week of May 27 to execute a series of prescribed burns. These operations aim to reduce wildfire risk and protect critical training lands ahead of California’s fire season. The burns...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, SPCA Monterey County is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep their animals safe during fireworks, which can frighten pets and lead to a spike in lost animals. The organization said the loud, unpredictable...