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SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.” During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers on patrol watching for...

SALINAS VALLEY — For the first time, all four comprehensive high schools serving South Monterey County students are partnering to provide coordinated access to summer STEM learning opportunities through Hartnell College’s Summer Technology Camps. A total of 70 students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King...

KING CITY — Fireworks, a festive parade and longtime community celebrations brought residents together over the Independence Day weekend as King City joined communities across the country in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual fireworks show kicked off the...

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...

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...

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...

KING CITY — Independence Day celebrations in King City will span two days this year with fireworks, a parade and multiple community events offering food, entertainment and family activities across the city. Festivities begin Friday, July 3, with a fireworks show hosted by the King...

KING CITY — Applications are now open for artists, makers and creative vendors interested in participating in Fall Into Art, a two-day community arts event at Sol Treasures. The event, presented in partnership with the Arts Council for Monterey County and its Open Studios Art...