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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...

KING CITY — Nearly 300 people attended the inaugural Pinnacles Film Festival earlier this month, bringing independent filmmakers and audiences together for a day of short films and feature-length storytelling at King City Cinemas. The Oct. 10 event, presented by the Arts Council for Monterey...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County has selected Gina Dalma as its next president and CEO following a national search. She will begin Nov. 9, succeeding Dan Baldwin, who is retiring in December. “The Community Foundation for Monterey County has completed a national...

KING CITY — Voters across King City and southern Monterey County will decide several local races in the Nov. 3 general election, including city council seats, school board positions and college district trustees. Here is a brief look at the candidates running for office. City Council In...