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KING CITY — King City Police Department has named a person of interest in the Dec. 1 shooting that killed a man on Willow Street. Through the ongoing investigation, local detectives were able to identify Israel Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of King City, as someone...

SALINAS VALLEY — There will be some serious soccer being played in the next two weeks as South Monterey County high schools battle for the divisional titles and Central Coast Section playoffs spots. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Gonzales High girls’ soccer team is one game behind Robert...

KING CITY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City. “We are so happy to partner once again with the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The community is invited to celebrate Jo Mora, one of the most famous and respected artists from Monterey County, at a free, family-oriented event Saturday, April 15, in Monterey. Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) recently announced the acquisition of the Jo...

SALINAS VALLEY — To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution. Cal Water donated $10,500 and...

KING CITY — Natalia Merritt was crowned the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair after competing for the title over two days, April 4-5, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. Merritt, 17, is a junior at King City High School and the daughter...

SALINAS VALLEY — Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings. “We had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...

KING CITY — Seventh-grade students at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City stepped back in time May 23 as part of the campus was transformed into a lively Medieval Faire filled with pageantry, hands-on learning and interactive activities. The annual event immersed students in...

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey is providing assistance to the County of San Benito after a recent fire affected their administrative offices, resulting in the loss of essential office furniture and supplies. On Sept. 8, Hollister firefighters responded to a fire in the vicinity...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO). With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational...