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Community holds prayer vigil for victims of King City mass shooting

Prayer vigil King City
KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City took place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School. The March 7 vigil was held inside the multipurpose room at the King City...

Mee Memorial CEO makes list of top rural hospital officials

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s CEO Rena Salamacha has earned recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of ā€œ110 rural hospital and health system CEOs to know in 2024.ā€ This is the second time Salamacha has been honored by the publication in recent...

Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships

Rodeo scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon. There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...

Soccer | South Monterey County girls named to all-league teams

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY — Many South Monterey County high school girls were chosen to the divisional all-league teams of the Pacific Coast Athletic League. Soledad High led the local teams with five athletes chosen for the first team, including Giselle Zepeda as the Most Valuable Player...

Monterey County educatorsĀ celebrate expanded healthcare services

Salinas Valley Health NICU
MONTEREY COUNTY — Educators in Monterey County now have the affordable, local healthcare services they need and deserve thanks to an agreement between Salinas Valley Health and Municipalities, Colleges, Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG). ā€œSalinas Valley Health recognized that many teachers and other educators in our...

Investigation underway for early morning vehicle fire in King City

King City Fire Department
KING CITY — King City police and fire departments responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 300 block of Ellis Street early Friday morning. The vehicle was parked in a carport with apartments overhead. Upon arrival at about 5:30 a.m., local police...

Transportation Agency recognizes King City’s Downtown Streetscape Project

Downtown Streetscape Project
KING CITY — City of King’s Downtown Streetscape Project was among this year’s winners of the 22nd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards, presented by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). ā€œIt is great that our city was recognized by TAMC for our Downtown Streetscape Project,ā€...

Prayer vigil to honor victims of King City mass shooting

King City victims candles
KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City will take place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School. The vigil begins at 6 p.m. inside the multipurpose room at the school,...

Local nonprofits host public conversation on solving homelessness

Homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Human Services and Gathering for Women are hosting a free event, ā€œSolving Homelessness: A Community Conversation,ā€ on Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Center’s Carpenter Hall in Carmel. The discussion will feature Roxanne Wilson, Monterey County’s Director...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

Scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...
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