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Historic 1776 Junípero Serra letter heads to auction

NEW YORK — Siegel Auction Galleries in New York will offer a two-page letter by Saint Junípero Serra, one of only 11 North American saints, on Thursday, Sept. 26, during which the letter is expected to sell for $100,000 or more. Very few Serra letters...

Mee Memorial recognized as one of ‘27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024’

Mee Memorial Healthcare System
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024.” The list includes critical access hospitals across the United States, describing them as: “Vital components of the overall healthcare delivery...

Crews tackle structure fire near King City

KING CITY — Firefighters responded to a structure fire near Highway 101 and Jolon Road, just outside of King City, on April 17 around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved structure fire that had spread to nearby vegetation. “Thanks to quick and coordinated...

King City announces new taxi voucher program for seniors

KING CITY — The City Council of King City recently adopted an ordinance streamlining the taxi service permitting process. As a result, King City now has taxi service for the first time in many years. This also means King City seniors are eligible for...

Photos | King City Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

The annual King City Memorial Day ceremony took place Monday at King City Cemetery. Hosted by King City VFW Post 6747, the May 29 event drew a diverse crowd of families and community members from the surrounding areas to pay their respects to the...

Historic photos on display in King City businesses

KING CITY — Large historic photos of King City have been placed around town thanks to a grant from the Rita and Luis Echenique Charitable Foundation. The grant was received by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture through the work of local historians...

Man gets life sentence for attempted murder, assault and robbery in King City

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KING CITY — Armando Rodriguez Garcia was sentenced on June 26 to 15 years to life in prison, plus an additional term of 41 years and eight months, for a series of violent actions last year in King City. In May, a jury convicted 37-year-old...

King City’s community walks wrap up, set to return in summer 2025

KING CITY — City of King hosted its final community walk of the year last month, with officials announcing that the weekly group activity would return next summer. The community walks, held in partnership with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, took place every Thursday evening...

Football | One game remains for South Monterey County teams

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SALINAS VALLEY — Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings. “We had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...

Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrest King City man for outstanding warrant, loaded firearm

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KING CITY — On March 14, at about 7 p.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the King City area as part of their ongoing efforts to assist King City Police as a result of the mass shooting that killed four residents and...
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