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King City Police arrest man for attempted murder

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KING CITY — King City Police Department has arrested a man for attempted murder following a shooting last month that injured one person. On Nov. 26, local officers responded to the 200 block of Sussex Way in King City on a report of a shooting....

Memorial bench honoring Paula Martinez unveiled at King City Forest Service office

KING CITY — A bench honoring long-time King City resident Paula Martinez was dedicated June 24 at the U.S. Forest Service Monterey Ranger District Office on South Mildred Avenue in King City. Martinez, who died in 2023, was a 30-plus year employee of the Forest...

Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building

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KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history. The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...

Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance extended to Sept. 1

MONTEREY COUNTY — Renters and homeowners in Monterey County and 13 other counties impacted by the February and MarchĀ storms and flooding will now have more time to sign up for federal disaster assistance. FEMA’s registration period, due to end July 20, has been extended to...

ā€˜The Sleeping Beauty’ ballet hits King City stage Friday

KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present ā€œThe Sleeping Beautyā€ ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City. ā€œWe are so happy to partner once again with the...

King City man arrested for stabbing relative after disagreement

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KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a stabbing report on Oct. 24 at about 3:05 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of Leeds Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The...

Mee Memorial’s King City Clinic earns HEDIS Award of Excellence

KING CITY — Central California Alliance for Health has honored Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s King City Clinic with the prestigious HEDIS Award of Excellence. This award was made in recognition of the extraordinary commitment of the clinic team in providing excellent health care delivery in...

Hartnell College named ā€˜Top 10 Military Friendly School’ by G.I. Jobs Magazine

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has been recognized as one of the nation’s ā€œTop 10 Military Friendly Schools for 2025-26ā€ by G.I. Jobs Magazine, earning the No. 8 spot among large community colleges. The announcement is part of the magazine’s annual Military Friendly Schools list,...

King City woman who killed teen in 2013 granted parole

KING CITY — California Board of Parole Hearings has granted parole and a future release date to Angela Zuniga, who was convicted of second-degree murder of a Salinas teenager in 2013. Zuniga, of King City, was 21 years old at the time of the commission...

Lecture, video presentation to feature ā€˜Bridges of Southern Monterey County’

MONTEREY — The Monterey History and Art Association will be hosting a lecture and video presentation at Casa Serrano in Monterey on Tuesday, Aug. 15, starting at 1:30 p.m. The topic is ā€œThe Bridges of SouthernĀ MontereyĀ County,ā€ featuring speakers John and Karen Jernigan of King City...
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