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LOCKWOOD — San Antonio Union School District has received an award from the state of California recognizing its successful positive behavioral intervention and support strategies at the silver level, school officials announced Aug. 4. This represented a shift from when the school district had the...

KING CITY — The team from City of King dominated the “Move It Monterey County” Spring Challenge, which occurred April 1 through May 5. Presented by Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in co-sponsorship with Blue Zones Monterey County and MY Museum, the goal of...

King City True Value Hardware is under new ownership and celebrated its grand reopening May 12.

KING CITY — Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City. Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in today’s country class, had his debut single “Take It On Back” hit...

KING CITY — American Ramp Company has fabricated new skate park components that began installation Thursday, causing a shutdown of the existing skate park along San Antonio Drive and Bedford Avenue for a couple weeks while it is revamped. The total cost for the project...

HARTNELL HONOR ROLL SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is recognizing the academic excellence of 1,989 students who earned placement on the President’s Honor Roll or Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for either distinction, students must be enrolled in a minimum of...

KING CITY — Officers from King City Police Department have increased patrol and asked residents to be vigilant in reducing package thefts and property crimes as they have taken several related reports. While package thefts stopped on Dec. 31, reports have come in later, causing...

CENTER RELOCATES SALINAS — Monterey County is continuing its Local Assistance Center (LAC) support for residents impacted by winter storms. A second LAC opened Jan. 28 at the Monterey County Government Center - Schilling Place, 1441 Schilling Place, in Salinas, and will be available through...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan. The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...

SENIOR SOCIAL KING CITY — King City’s next SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social) featuring a free lunch, live music and resources is set for Thursday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. Seniors age...