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March 25, 2026

Caltrans to lower speed limit on 101 between San Miguel and King City

KING CITY — Caltrans has announced that it will be reducing the speed limit on a segment of Highway 101 between San Miguel and King City, from the existing posted maximum speed of 70 mph to 65 mph. ā€œThis decision was based on results of...

Microloan fund created for Monterey County businesses

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is creating an Emergency Microloan Fund within its Small Business Revolving Loan Program with Cal Coastal to assist local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county has about $661,000 in federal funds available for lending, which could help...

Four contestants to compete for 2022 Miss California Rodeo Salinas

SALINAS VALLEY — Four contestants will compete for the 2022 title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas beginning Thursday. This year’s competition consists of personality and appearance, scholarship and scholastic contests. The winner becomes a year-round ambassador for the California Rodeo Salinas, traveling to rodeos, parades...

King City Police to increase patrols through Labor Day

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KING CITY — As the summer travel season wraps up, the King City Police Department (KCPD) reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ā€œWhether traveling locally or taking a longer road trip to see friends and family,...

Earthquake seismic retrofit grants now available to more eligible California homeowners

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CALIFORNIA — Thirty years after the devastating Northridge Earthquake, new retrofit opportunities are available. Thousands of California homeowners are now eligible to apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) seismic retrofit grants, as approximately 300 new ZIP Codes have been added to the program. Starting...

Police investigating shooting at King City residence

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KING CITY — Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening at a residence in King City. Officers from the King City Police Department responded to a report of gunshots in the 300 block of North San Lorenzo Street at about 7:36 p.m....

Easter Bunny returns to Eden Valley

The Easter Bunny is making a comeback at Eden Valley Care Center to spread cheer and smiles once more this April.

King City hosts community vigil for fallen officer

KING CITY — Staff from the City of King as well as personnel from the King City Police Department hosted a vigil last Wednesday for Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died unexpectedly while on duty on March 25. Community members were able to fill out cards...

Soccer | King City Mustangs win CCS championship, advance to state semifinals

KING CITY — King City High varsity boys’ soccer team defeated the Sequoia Ravens, 4-1, last Saturday to win the Central Coast Section Division IV Championship. The Feb. 26 victory at home came after the No. 1 seeded Mustangs first took on Latino College...

Inmates graduate with job certifications at Soledad prison facilities

SOLEDAD — More than a dozen participants in a state-wide job training program offered by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) graduated in May with their certifications from Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad. This was an emotional day for the...
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