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KING CITY — First Tee Monterey County will host a free summer day camp for King City Union School District (KCUSD) students from June 15 to Aug. 5, offering eight weeks of swimming, golf, ropes courses, nature hikes, animal welfare, photography, STEAM projects and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has released its County Administrative Officer’s Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 for public review ahead of budget hearings scheduled to begin May 27. The recommended budget totals $2.34 billion, representing a $117.2 million increase, or 5.3%, over the prior...

KING CITY — Nominations are open for the 2026 King City Beautification Awards, recognizing homes and businesses that help keep the city looking its best. Beautification Week is scheduled for June 19-27. Residents may submit nominations through the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion — a 4.1% increase over 2024 and surpassing the previous high of more than $3.2 billion set in 2019, according to the latest economic...

KING CITY — Sol Treasures, in partnership with The Nacitone Museum and representatives of the Xolon Salinan Tribe, will present “The Salinan Exhibit,” a cultural exhibition honoring the history, resilience and continued presence of the Salinan people in the region. The exhibition opens May 22...

KING CITY — Carnival lights glowed over the midway, children clutched sweet treats and livestock exhibitors proudly guided animals through crowded barns as thousands of visitors gathered for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair from May 14-17 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...

JOLON — A blade overlay project on Jolon Road began Tuesday, the County of Monterey announced. Construction is taking place along Jolon Road and may also affect traffic on Argyle and Mission roads in South Monterey County. The project is expected to last about three...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department is offering a series of community-based early voting opportunities across the county ahead of the June 2 primary election. The “Books & Ballots” initiative, launched in partnership with local libraries and community sites, will allow residents to vote...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31. During this time, local police...

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett marked its 85th anniversary May 2 with a public open house at Schoonover Airfield, drawing families from across the region for an afternoon and evening of displays, entertainment and community activities. The free event, held from 3 to 9:30 p.m.,...