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KING CITY — Four teachers from the King City Union School District have been recognized for their teaching excellence by their schools. The teachers chosen were: Annette Zambrano of Del Rey Elementary; Lorraine Ramirez of Santa Lucia Elementary; Michelle Kelley of King City Arts Magnet;...

KING CITY — A Mee Memorial Healthcare System doctor will host two book readings for local youth this week, kicking off a series of celebrations prior to National Rural Health Day in November. Dr. Joshua Deutsch, a family physician at Mee Memorial in King City...

KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander Col. Lisa Lamb and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership known as the Central Coast Military and Civilian Council (CCMCC). The effort...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club and King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture jointly hosted the 29th annual Beautification Week kickoff luncheon virtually this year on June 16. Beautification Week Chairperson Karen Jernigan introduced the program, while Waste Management representative Kristin Skromme discussed trash...

SALINAS — On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...

KING CITY — King City Police Department has received more than $100,000 in grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve local traffic enforcement services. The first grant, worth $50,000, will be used to roll out a police traffic services program to deter...

TROOP DONATIONS KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated has partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort and will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on Oct. 4. Anyone who would like to participate can drop off items...

FESTIVITIES POSTPONED SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce have postponed the 37th Annual Soledad Christmas Celebration for a second time due to inclement weather. A new date has not been announced for the festivities, originally planned for Dec. 3 before a...

KING CITY — A 20-year-old King City man has been arrested on multiple charges, including vandalism and criminal street gang activity. On May 24 at 11 p.m., King City Police officers responded to the alley behind the 500 block of N. Vanderhurst Avenue and 300...