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KING CITY — With renewed interest in John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” following the release of Netflix’s new adaptation, the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum is offering a chance for visitors to explore the real places and agricultural heritage connected to the...

Free farmworker health event set for Sunday SALINAS VALLEY — Farmworker families can access free health screenings, legal consultations and other community resources during the California Life Sciences Farmworker Health and Wellness Event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Sherwood...

KING CITY — Seven new sidewalk murals marking routes to schools and youth destinations throughout King City were the focus of a community art walk last Thursday, bringing residents together to view the artwork and recognize the artists behind the installations. The Oct. 15 walk...

KING CITY — King City voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to increase the city’s sales tax to support local services, while also considering a proposal to reorganize South Monterey County’s school districts. Three local measures are particularly relevant to King City voters, including a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s arts and cultural sector generates an estimated $1.6 billion in economic activity and supports approximately 8,150 full-time-equivalent jobs, according to Jacquie Atchison, executive director of the Arts Council for Monterey County. The economic impact extends beyond arts organizations and artists...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County supervisors have declared a local emergency ahead of the expected El Niño winter, approving funding for emergency readiness and flood-warning equipment as county officials prepare for potential flooding, landslides and other storm-related hazards. The Board of Supervisors approved the emergency...

Caltrans meetings focus on 101 corridor improvements SALINAS VALLEY — Caltrans District 5 and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) will host two community meetings in October to share updates on planned improvements along the South of Salinas US 101 Corridor. The meetings will provide...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County voters can cast ballots, drop off completed ballots or register to vote at several local libraries this week as part of the county’s “Books & Ballots” early voting program. The Monterey County Elections Department is partnering with local libraries and...

KING CITY — The Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) provided spay and neuter services to 150 pets Saturday at San Lorenzo Park in King City, bringing together three mobile veterinary units and veterinary teams from Monterey and Kern counties. The effort included six clinics operating...

Wreaths Across America booth planned Saturday KING CITY — Wreaths Across America will have an information booth at King City Center near Safeway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, the booth will offer information and...