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KING CITY — King City planning commissioners have delayed a final decision on the Meyers Farmworker Housing Facility until their Oct. 7 meeting. The 4-0 vote came during the Planning Commission’s Aug. 19 meeting, where numerous community members, business owners and farmworkers spoke out on...

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is accepting applications for the 2025 Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest, which will take place July 1-3. This year’s winner will be crowned on July 3, and interested contestants must submit their applications by April 28. Vianette Garcia, Miss California...

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture recognized four top contributors to the community this past Saturday. The audience gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Orradre Building to honor Debby Norman as the Citizen of the Year, King City Town Square as...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Re-Entry Resource Center.  The April 8 event was held at the Monterey County Jail, located at 1410 Natividad Road in Salinas. The Sheriff’s Office is constructing a Re-Entry Resource Center...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) and its Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program celebrated military children and the great outdoors with its 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday at Del Venturi Pond. The April 26 event welcomed young anglers up to age 15,...

KING CITY — The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King City’s Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of “The Berry Best Fair.” With a theme honoring the region’s rich agricultural heritage, this year’s...

KING CITY — More than 200 seniors celebrated the end of their academic journey at King City High School last Saturday, before a packed audience at War Memorial Stadium. The June 7 graduation ceremony opened with a presentation of the flags by the KCHS Military...

BRADLEY — A single boat accident at Lake San Antonio on Friday killed one adult and injured a child. According to media reports, the speedboat was traveling between 30 and 60 mph when it flipped over several times after hitting a wake while attempting a...

KING CITY — King City High School girls’ swim team achieved a historic victory earlier this month at the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) Championships, ending a 27-year drought by becoming Cypress League champions for the first time. The team’s triumph was highlighted by strong...

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...