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KING CITY — With California scheduled to require all cars to be zero emission by 2035, King City is planning ahead to help accommodate the shift in vehicle technology that will take place over the next decade. The City of King is working to ensure...

KING CITY — Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) is bringing back its annual Team Roping and Ranch Rodeo for a full weekend of western tradition at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The event kicks off Friday, Aug. 22, with team roping, followed by a dinner and calcutta...

KING CITY — Spring is here and it’s time for some fun — that’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building. “Our Fair theme this year is ‘Golden Hills...

KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Theatre and Monterey County Dance Foundation unveiled the lead performers for the 2024 “Nutcracker Ballet” during its Summer Gala on July 27.  This year’s production will feature 10-year-old Jenavieve Storelli (daughter of Anthony and Teri Storelli) as Clara, and...

SAN LUCAS — Spectrum recently launched its internet, mobile, TV and voice services to nearly 100 homes and small businesses in the community of San Lucas in South Monterey County. Earlier this year, the company also introduced services to more than 170 homes and...

KING CITY — The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent. Cota, who began her new position this past April, brings 25 years of...

SALINAS — A bat found on April 2 near Toro Creek Road, in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County, has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In the aftermath of the recent severe weather event, commonly referred to as the Pineapple Express, the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks — in conjunction with the management team at Laguna Seca Recreational Area, home of the WeatherTech...

SAN LUCAS — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives have announced the arrest of 46-year-old Elvis Deo Sundar of San Lucas on multiple sexual assault-related charges, including rape. According to officials, the investigation began on June 8 after deputies received a report from a victim alleging...

SALINAS VALLEY — It has been an especially busy start to the New Year at Salinas Valley Health, with four baby deliveries by early morning, including the first baby born in Monterey County in 2025. Salinas couple Yvette Ochoa-Alderete and Jeremy Arcega were all set...