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TREE RECYCLING SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley residents are being reminded by Waste Management that Christmas trees can either be recycled curbside if cut to fit within the green waste cart with the lid closed on the regularly scheduled collection day, or dropped off for...

KING CITY — When someone refers to Consuelo “Connie” Hernandez as a “trashionista,” it’s not intended as an insult. In fact, the longtime scheduling supervisor for Mee Memorial Healthcare System considers it the ultimate compliment. Whether it’s creating a flowy gown made of Covid vaccine...

MONTEREY COUNTY — What are the greatest internet service needs in Monterey County? Tell the County about it in a new survey — the second phase of the County of Monterey’s efforts toward future broadband investment. In January, the community chimed in with the County’s...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is requesting the community’s help with an incident Wednesday involving suspicious circumstances. On Nov. 2 at about 1 a.m., officers responded to Mee Memorial Hospital regarding a King City resident who was in the Emergency Department with a...

Greenfield honors first responders with appreciation breakfast GREENFIELD — South Monterey County first responders and local residents are invited to a special appreciation breakfast Friday, Sept. 11, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Greenfield First Responders Special Appreciation Breakfast will...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club is accepting applications for its 2026-27 community service grants and event sponsorships, with $9,500 available this year on a first-come, first-served basis. Typical grants range from $500 to $1,000. Requests will be reviewed several times throughout the Rotary...

COVID MEMORIAL MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a resolution honoring local residents who have died from the Covid-19 virus as well as survivors. The resolution establishes every March 1 as “Covid-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day” in Monterey County....

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the 2021 winners of the organization’s annual awards. This year’s award winners are: Mee Memorial Healthcare System as Business of the Year; longtime residents John and Karen Jernigan as Citizens of the Year;...

KING CITY — A recent community survey conducted by independent research firm FM3 Research shows King City residents are largely satisfied with local government, city services and overall quality of life. According to the results, 74% of residents surveyed view the city favorably, a figure...