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November 4, 2026

Sexual assault allegations against César Chávez prompt cancellations, local response

César Chávez
MONTEREY COUNTY — The nation’s oldest farmworker union announced Tuesday that it has canceled all events celebrating labor organizer César Chávez after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted several women and girls. “As a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the allegations about abusive...

King City KFC employee, aspiring pilot surprised with $20K

KFC scholarship winners
KING CITY — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee and aspiring pilot, was surprised with a $20,000 scholarship during a celebration March 26 at the restaurant on Broadway Circle. Velasquez,...

Podiatrist joins Mee Memorial’s lineup of specialists in King City

KING CITY — With a private practice in San Luis Obispo and Templeton, Dr. Lant Abernathy will be heading north two to three times per month to see patients and perform surgeries in King City. Witnessing his father contentedly practice medicine for 35 years, and...

Football | King City suffers close loss to Gonzales in 94th Little Big Game

KING CITY — With the game on the line, Gonzales placekicker Luis Cabada calmly kicked the winning field goal as the final three seconds ran off the game clock, clinching the Spartans’ win against the King City Mustangs in the 94th Little Big Game...

Supervisor Lopez moves office to King City

Supervisor Chris Lopez
KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez marked the opening of his new county office in King City with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. More than 175 guests attended the July 31 grand opening of the new District 3 office, located at 1011 Broadway...

Greenfield man arrested for 2024 party shooting in King City

Police arrest crime
KING CITY — King City Police Department has announced that Adrian Vasquez Martinez, a 22-year-old resident of Greenfield, was arrested on Feb. 27 in connection with a shooting that occurred last year. King City detectives, along with officers from the Greenfield Police Department and the...

Fort Hunter Liggett completes $5.6M range upgrade

Fort Hunter Liggett Multipurpose Range Complex
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) modernization project is complete after two years of extensive upgrades and new constructions to provide cutting edge facilities for warrior readiness. The $5.6 million comprehensive project includes range upgrades, a secure staging area for vehicles...

California Rodeo Salinas sets inaugural Junior Rodeo for June 9

Rodeo
SALINAS — California Rodeo Association has announced its first-ever Junior Rodeo, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. “This event underscores the Association’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of rodeo stars while...

Grocery Outlet opens new King City store with strong turnout

King City Grocery Outlet grand opening
KING CITY — A new Grocery Outlet store opened May 7 in King City, bringing expanded grocery options, local jobs and community partnerships to South Monterey County. Nearly 100 customers lined up outside Thursday morning as the independently operated store at 1015 Broadway St. marked...

Monterey County Superior Court prepares to launch new eCourt system

Law judge court
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court will be transitioning to a new case management system, eCourt, effective Jan. 20. To ensure a smooth conversion process, residents are asked to observe the following deadlines and filing requirements: Effective Jan. 5, electronic filings will no longer be...
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