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MONTEREY COUNTY — Blue Zones recently announced that Monterey County—including the communities of King City, Gonzales and the Peninsula cities of Monterey, Marina and Seaside—has achieved certified Blue Zones Community designation, joining the city of Salinas, which reached this milestone in 2024. Certification recognizes Monterey...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett hosted its annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, welcoming the community for a lively celebration of independence. The June 28 event, held at the DeAnza Baseball Field and open to the public, featured a variety of entertainment and activities designed to...

KING CITY — A cast of 115 dancers from South Monterey County will perform the 64th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” this weekend at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. “Plan to be amazed,” said Janette Harkness, artistic director of Monterey County Dance...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents and visitors now have an easier way to explore local destinations thanks to new bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding signs installed by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). To promote the system, TAMC launched a social media campaign March 9 that...

KING CITY — The King City Mustangs improved to 4-0 in the Cypress Division last week with a 13-0 and a 15-0 sweep of the Marina Mariners. In the first game, JC Navarro threw a no-hitter and struck out 11 batters. The Mustangs finished with...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas’ final performance Sunday entertained 16,846 fans at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance was up 8% over the same performance last year. Total ticket sales for the 2023 Rodeo’s four performances, July 20-23, totaled 61,771 — up 7.5% overall from...

KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...

KING CITY — The King City community gathered Monday morning at the King City Cemetery to pay tribute to service members who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Hosted by King City VFW Post 6747, the Memorial Day ceremony drew a large crowd of residents,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has joined an amicus brief filed in federal court to oppose a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The motion, filed by the Public Rights Project, urges the court...

SALINAS VALLEY — The high school track-and-field season came to a close Saturday for local athletes at the Central Coast Section semifinals at Gilroy High School. Athletes competed in six track events and four field events, with all four South Monterey County schools competing. Mariana Alcaraz...