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September 24, 2026

Cooling centers open for public relief as Heat Advisory issued for Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County, effective from Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe during this period of elevated temperatures, which could reach triple digits....

Hartnell College, MST launch Tap2Ride pilot program for students this fall

Monterey-Salinas Transit buses
MONTEREY COUNTY — Beginning this fall semester, Hartnell College students will be able to ride Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) more easily through a new Tap2Ride pilot program that allows them to board by simply tapping a contactless bankcard on the fare reader. The pilot streamlines the...

Multiple arrests made in Monterey County Jail murder

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. The victim, 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward, was found unresponsive Sunday morning in a jail housing unit. Deputies conducting a...

King City Mustang runners celebrate 2024 cross country season

KING CITY — King City High’s cross country teams celebrated the completion of their running season with a dinner and awards night at the school cafeteria. Runners, coaches and parents attended the Christmas-themed event in semi-formal attire. “We had tacos for our dinner and we celebrated...

Monterey County Cattlewomen to host inaugural Western Art Show

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Cattlewomen are hosting their first-ever Western Art Show this Saturday. The scholarship fundraiser will be held in the Seaside Room at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Oct. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. Twenty local artists will be showcasing their...

With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure

Regent's Slide slope repairs
BIG SUR — The Regent’s Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023. New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...

Transportation Agency celebrates grand opening of King City Traffic Garden

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Transportation Agency of Monterey County celebrated the grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden with community members earlier this month at San Antonio Park in King City. The Dec. 2 event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the community celebration that invited both...

Swimming | King City Mustang swimmers split meet

KING CITY — King City Mustang swimmers split their meet with North Salinas last Thursday, with the boys beating the Vikings by a score of 57-28 and the girls disappointingly losing by one point 43-42. The boys placed first in all their relays with strong...

Basketball | King City girls climb to 3rd in Cypress Division after impressive turnaround

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KING CITY — With one game remaining to play in the Cypress Division, the King City girls' basketball team finds itself in third place with a 9-4 league record. The Mustangs began the season at 0-10 but have played solid basketball with the scoring and...

Fort Hunter Liggett kicks off 85th anniversary with look at Central Coast military history

Fort Hunter Liggett 85th Anniversary
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett kicked off its 85th anniversary with a presentation showcasing the rich military history in California’s Central Coast by retired Lt. Col. Erik Brun with the California Military History Department on Jan. 15. “85 years…it’s a big deal. This post has...
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