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KING CITY — In January 2023, Darlene Noriega faced every parent’s nightmare when her son faced a major medical emergency. While in class at Soledad High School, Noriega’s oldest son Zion experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, an unexplainable lung collapse. The condition is caused by a buildup...

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...

KING CITY — A young man seen carrying what appeared to be an assault-style rifle outside a Meyer Street residence Tuesday night was later identified and arrested, according to the King City Police Department. Police said the incident occurred on Dec. 9 at about 9:51...

KING CITY — A Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Ciudad Del Rey Motel and RV Park in King City by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated. The Old Glory award is given each year to a business in South Monterey County that flies...

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 — This fall, Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City saw its athletes excel on both the soccer field and volleyball court, with impressive performances from both the boys’ soccer teams and the girls’ volleyball squads. From championship wins to undefeated seasons,...

CENTRAL COAST — Technology empowers communities, and a partnership between Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and MBEP member organization Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) made powerful strides last year in closing the digital divide in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. In late 2023,...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is mourning the unexpected passing of Police Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died while on duty March 25 at about 12:45 a.m. after experiencing a medical emergency. An 11-year veteran of the King City Police Department, 42-year-old Kenedy began...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts. These grants, up to $7,500...

SALINAS VALLEY — Little League Major teams from South Monterey County played at last week’s District 9 Tournament of Champions. The double elimination tournament featured teams from Atlantic, Continental, Ferrasci, Gonzales, Greenfield, Hartnell, Hollister, King City, Manzanita, National and Soledad Little League programs. Gonzales finished the...