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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...

More than 50 people gathered Saturday in King City for the “No Kings” march and rally, a peaceful demonstration held in coordination with similar events nationwide calling for government transparency, justice and protection of democratic principles. Participants met at noon near the vacant building...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. The victim, 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward, was found unresponsive Sunday morning in a jail housing unit. Deputies conducting a...

KING CITY — Local artists of all ages are invited to participate in a new sidewalk art competition aimed at highlighting safe walking routes in King City. Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of King and Sol Treasures, has issued...

KING CITY — This weekend, audiences are invited to experience an electrifying celebration of movement, music and artistry as “Spring into Dance” takes the stage in a dynamic joint production by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre. Unlike traditional storybook ballets, “Spring...

KING CITY — Creativity, community spirit and a whole lot of “Red, White and Reuse” took center stage last Thursday at the South County Trashion Show, drawing a crowd of more than 200 attendees for an unforgettable afternoon benefiting the Alliance on Aging. The March...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) have extended the deadline of a new well registration program that was established to better understand and protect groundwater resources in the Salinas Valley. All well owners...

KING CITY — An event titled “History, Food and Fun” is planned Friday, May 1, featuring stories of King City's history along with food samples from local restaurants. This will be one of the first tours hosted by the recently opened King City History Center...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened on March 16. The grants are designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to bring vibrant public arts and culture programs to...