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MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) welcomed 23 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s 2026 cohort. LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMC’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster strong, effective leadership...

Sea Otter Classic returns with new trail run MONTEREY COUNTY — The internationally renowned Life Time Sea Otter Classic will return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County on April 16-19, bringing world-class cycling competition, outdoor recreation and expanded family-focused events to the region,...

KING CITY — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee and aspiring pilot, was surprised with a $20,000 scholarship during a celebration March 26 at the restaurant on Broadway Circle. Velasquez,...

KING CITY — Community leaders and regional partners gathered March 19 to celebrate the grand opening of Casa de Esperanza, a newly renovated permanent supportive housing community at 1130 Broadway St. in King City. The project transforms a former Days Inn motel into 45 studio...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join communities across the United States in observing the 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, promoting victims’ rights, services and awareness of the impact of crime on neighborhoods, schools and...

Goodwill drive to benefit local food pantry this weekend KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City is reminding residents that a Goodwill collection drive will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, at the King City High School Broadway parking lot. The drive will...

KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101, from the Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Avenue near Greenfield, is set to begin Monday, April 6. Construction crews will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...

KING CITY — Community pride and tradition filled the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on March 21 as the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted its Annual Awards Dinner, recognizing individuals and organizations whose work continues to shape South Monterey County. The evening brought together...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the arrival of the Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), bringing advanced breast imaging technology to South Monterey County. The new system is designed to enhance patient comfort, improve diagnostic...

KING CITY — Two people were arrested for DUI at a DUI/DL Checkpoint on March 20, according to the King City Police Department. The checkpoint was held on Broadway and Canal streets from 6 to 11 p.m., during which 506 vehicles were contacted. In addition...