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MONTEREY COUNTY — The number of residents who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Monterey County has surpassed 3,000, according to the latest report from Monterey County Health Department. Another 76 confirmed cases were added Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19-infected residents...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received funds to help bolster its services following a hyper-focus on Covid-19 recovery efforts. “We are excited to put this funding into much-needed renovations for the emergency and radiology departments to improve services and better serve our...

KING CITY — Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...

KING CITY — Due to the new state stay-at-home order, the City of King City Hall is closed to the public except by appointment as of Dec. 14. Most applications for programs, permits and licenses can be submitted online, by text or dropped off at...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A lone gray wolf that has been tracked to seven Northern California counties is now in Monterey County, wildlife officials said. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said this is as far south as they've seen a gray wolf travel in...

KING CITY — Hartnell College Foundation invited donors to its King City Education Center expansion last Thursday for a luncheon and ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating completion of an 18-month project that doubled the size of the downtown center. Hartnell Community College District Trustee Candi DePauw, whose...

GRAND OPENING KING CITY — Monterey law firm Fenton & Keller will open a new law office in King City, led by attorney John E. Kesecker, with an official opening on Monday, June 12. King City Chamber of Commerce and Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce...

FARMWORKER GRANT GREENFIELD — A Farmworker Resource Center planned for Greenfield recently was approved for $833,000 in state funding. Monterey County Health Department applied for and received the 2022 Farmworker Resource Center Grant, distributed by the California Department of Community Services and Development, made possible...

KING CITY — A landmark spay and neuter clinic held Monday at San Lorenzo Park in King City reached full capacity several days ahead of the event, underscoring both the demand for services and the level of community participation in South Monterey County. Monterey County...

OPERATION SANTA KING CITY — Operation Santa is coming soon, providing food, toys and holiday cheer to local families in need. A collection box for new, unwrapped toys is available at City Hall in King City during the next two weeks. Community members are encouraged...