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The City of King is urging the community to submit comments on the 2018 State Rail Plan to be included in the record to demonstrate King City's continued support of a new Multimodal Transit Center.

BOOK RETURNS KING CITY — King City Library’s book drop is unlocked. Librarian Robin Cauntay made the announcement last week on Facebook, thanking the community for their “patience and library loyalty.” While patrons are not able to go inside the building, they are able to...

MONTHLY LUNCHEON KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The guest speaker will be Julie DeMaria, president and co-founder of...

CHOWDER DINNER KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum will present the 27th Annual Drury Tankersley Clam Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 28. This year’s dinner will be takeout only, with drive-thru from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds...

KING CITY — When it comes to shopping, consumers typically love “hidden gems,” unique places where they can find just the right gift while also knowing that the purchase supports a greater cause. Mee Memorial Healthcare System provides that opportunity through its hospital gift shop.  Located...

MONTEREY COUNTY — United Way Monterey County, along with the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula chambers of commerce, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Community Impact Center. Located in downtown Salinas, the Community Impact Center offers services for local nonprofits to collaborate, innovate...

Members of King City and Salinas Valley chambers of commerce joined staff from Fenton & Keller for a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12. The Monterey law firm has opened a new law office at 218 Bassett St., Suite A, in King City. Led...

VACCINE PORTAL MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department has launched an online portal for residents to indicate their interest in getting a Covid-19 vaccine and to be notified when additional tiers are opening for vaccinations. This is not an appointment portal, but a way...

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Center will host a number of activities through the week. Today, Zumba begins at 8:15 a.m. and a vaccination clinic begins at 3:45 p.m. On Aug. 12, art with seniors begins at 9:30 a.m., Zumba at 6 p.m. and...

COLLEGE TRUSTEE SALINAS — The nomination period to qualify as a candidate for the June 4, 2024 Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6 Special Vacancy Election runs Monday, Feb. 12, through Friday, March 8. Official documents may be obtained from and filed at the...