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MONTEREY COUNTY — State strike teams, which are part of California’s strategy to curb the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, have notified the Monterey County Health Department of their intent to visit the county. “When and how long such a team or teams will be...

KING CITY — King City Police Department reported that no one was arrested for DUI at a DUI checkpoint on Aug. 22. The DUI checkpoint was held on Broadway Street at Canal Street from 6 to 10 p.m. that Thursday. Six drivers were cited for operating...

KING CITY — A Monterey County judge has given life sentences to two Sureno gang members from King City for their involvement in the 2019 murder of a Greenfield man. On Sept. 29, Judge Mark E. Hood sentenced Eduardo Solis, aka “Sleepy,” 21, and Jose...

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 — King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street on Sept. 29 at about 1 a.m.  While en route, KCPD was advised of two victims of gunshot wounds being transported to...

KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the return of the Rabbit Run, which will be held Saturday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the San Bernarbe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City. The second annual fun...

WINTER CLOSURE MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County will have a winter closure for many operations from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. During this time, many county offices will be closed or have limited hours of operation. The recess will not close any critical or public...

DONKEY BASKETBALL KING CITY — King City FFA is once again sponsoring the Donkey Basketball event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the King City High School gym. Teams include King City FFA officers vs. King City Young Farmers, King City...

KING CITY — Class of 2020 graduates from King City High School celebrated their completion of secondary education with a drive-through ceremony last Friday at the campus’ Broadway parking lot. Students arrived in family vehicles, then walked up a stage with cardboard cutouts of dignitaries...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Great Plates Delivered program was extended through Oct. 9 and has increased its ability to help 300 seniors in need, up from the 200 limit when it first began in May. The program operates as a public assistance effort funded by...