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MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents can support animal welfare and learn about responsible pet care through several February events organized by the SPCA Monterey County. A Pawesome Valentine’s Day Camp is set for Saturday, Feb. 14, where children will learn about pets, responsible ownership and ways...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex announced Jan. 28 a five-year, $250,000 partnership with Costa Family Restaurants in support of the facility’s continued growth and expansion. Complex officials said the investment represents a major commitment to the future of the site, which currently draws...

KING CITY — A recent community survey conducted by independent research firm FM3 Research shows King City residents are largely satisfied with local government, city services and overall quality of life. According to the results, 74% of residents surveyed view the city favorably, a figure...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City was well represented at the Pacific Coast Athletic League varsity tournament last Saturday as the boys and girls collectively finished in sixth place as a team. Individually, 14 Mustang wrestlers punched their ticket into the Central Coast Section Southern Regional...

KING CITY — King City High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) officer team delivered donations of coloring books, pencils and crayons to Mee Memorial Hospital on Feb. 4 as part of the Golden Hearts Initiative. The activity kits will support children visiting the...

SALINAS VALLEY — With the regular season winding down, South Monterey County high school soccer teams are making their final push for division titles and playoff spots. The King City High boys soccer team is 4-4-2 in the Cypress Division (7-9-2 overall) after falling to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — South Monterey County students and families are building reading skills and enjoying literacy through a countywide initiative launched this past December by the Read to Me Project. The program, called Literacy for All, is designed to expand early literacy access, encourage family...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging has announced the return of its free tax preparation services for older adults and people with disabilities, beginning Feb. 2. The program is available to adults age 60 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, and is designed...

KING CITY — A stretch of Highway 101 near King City is set for major rehabilitation as part of a broader slate of state and federally funded transportation projects aimed at improving safety and extending the life of California’s roadways. Granite announced Jan. 29 that...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County health officials and community partners have released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive report identifying the county’s most pressing health challenges and priorities. The assessment, compiled by the Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative, analyzes population health data to...