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KING CITY — King City Rotary Club celebrated a remarkable milestone Saturday, as members, guests and community leaders gathered at Rustic Barrel to mark the club’s 100th anniversary with a special Centennial Luncheon. The March 7 event honored a century of service, leadership and community...

A jacaranda tree is in full bloom this July on the 100 block of north Mildred Avenue in King City (above, with the Robert Stanton Theater in the background). Some have said jacarandas won’t grow in King City, but at least seven have been...

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas. Work began Monday,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — This year’s onslaught of winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agricultural industry.  On Friday, the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released the results of a second survey...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System brought a little “Toy Story” magic to King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade last Friday, winning one of the top prizes for its float featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar animated film franchise as well...

KING CITY — An awards banquet was held May 22 for the King City High School Mustangs swim team. Award winners included: John Bautista and Cesar Soliz, Most Improved; Isaac Roylance, Coaches Award; Julian Torres, Most Valuable; Yurem Santana, Coaches Award; Hayden Munoz and...

KING CITY — King City’s Beautification Week kicks off this Saturday, and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town. Beautification Week will run from June 17 to 24 under the sponsorship of the King City Chamber of Commerce and...

KING CITY — A new digital marquee was installed at the King City High School campus, just off Broadway Street, earlier this month. The electronic sign serves as a convenient means of conveying information about upcoming events to not only students and parents, but also...

SALINAS VALLEY — The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year. Set for June 14-15, the annual festival will take place at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Salinas, a move...

KING CITY — Jordan Davis, a 16-year-old junior at King City High School, has been named the 2025 Miss Salinas Valley Fair. The competition, held March 13-14 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, saw Davis compete against fellow King City teen Aaliyah Sarina in categories including...