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MONTEREY COUNTY — Voting is underway for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in Monterey County, with ballots mailed and early voting options now open or scheduled across the county. Monterey County Elections officials said local voter information guides began mailing April 23,...

KING CITY — After 30 years in the Salinas Valley and more than 27 years of dedicated service to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Dr. Sandra Montijo is retiring this week, leaving a legacy of compassionate care and lasting impact. Montijo, the daughter of a migrant...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A weeklong drainage repair project along Highway 101 near Bradley and Salinas is scheduled to begin Sunday night, May 3, with overnight ramp and intermittent lane closures planned through Friday, May 8, according to Caltrans. The work will repair drainage culverts at...

KING CITY — King City High School’s FFA chapter continues to demonstrate excellence, with students earning top honors at recent state and regional competitions while also celebrating a valued community supporter. Three King City FFA members — Javier Ibarra Rojas, Jocelin Deniz and Maria Sario...

KING CITY — This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off delivered a standout evening of community support, raising $121,800 — the highest profit since 2018 — and building strong momentum for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair, set for May 14-17. More than 500 guests gathered...

KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport. King City Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Airport Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. on April 27. According to...

KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High’s baseball team extended their winning streak to nine games with a gritty 7-5 non-divisional comeback victory at home against the Alisal Trojans. Trailing by as many as four runs, the Mustangs rallied back for five runs in the sixth...

BRADLEY — Lake San Antonio’s South Shore will close April 30 through May 3 for the annual Wildflower Experience, a three-day event combining a triathlon and festival featuring live music, beer and wine gardens, and race clinics. Often referred to as “the Woodstock of Triathlons,”...

KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will continue this week with long-term lane closures and intermittent ramp closures, according to Caltrans. Northbound Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane beginning about two miles north of Jolon...