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KING CITY — On Aug. 19, almost 100 seniors woke up before the rooster’s call to attend one of King City High School’s newest and most beloved traditions, “Senior Sunrise.” All bundled up in their blankets, the seniors patiently watched the sunrise as they excitedly...

Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated recently presented $1,000 scholarships to Amity Hearne and Hayden Munoz, both 2025 graduates of King City High School.

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a subject breaking into an occupied apartment in the 300 block of S. Vanderhurst Avenue on Feb. 9 at about 6:20 p.m.  Upon arrival, officers learned the subject had walked away from the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the official opening of the nomination period for the Champions of the Arts Awards. Arts4MC invites the community to recognize a Champion of the Arts — an individual, nonprofit organization or business that is...

KING CITY — More than a dozen years ago, Mee Memorial Hospital faced a familiar challenge faced by many rural hospitals: the need for a new mammography machine. Essential for early detection and women’s health, the equipment came with a significant price tag. What followed,...

KING CITY — City Manager Steve Adams announced last week that Robert “Bob” Masterson has been appointed as King City’s next chief of police. Masterson will assume the role on June 27, succeeding Chief James Hunt, who will retire on June 26. Masterson is returning...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.  The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...

KING CITY — A new digital marquee was installed at the King City High School campus, just off Broadway Street, earlier this month. The electronic sign serves as a convenient means of conveying information about upcoming events to not only students and parents, but also...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support AT HOME, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive approach developed by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in collaboration with county leaders throughout the state to effectively and equitably address homelessness in California. This program...

SALINAS VALLEY — With one week left before finding out who will make it to the postseason, South Monterey County has at least one team going, but Soledad and King City will be in the conversation. In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions....