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SPCA Monterey County rescues pets from Los Angeles shelters amid ongoing wildfires

MONTEREY COUNTY — A team from SPCA Monterey County traveled to the Los Angeles area Saturday to take in cats and dogs from animal shelters to help provide room for more fire evacuees. So far, the SPCA opened its arms to 11 pets, including one...

Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States. Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...

4th of July celebrations set for South Monterey County

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SALINAS VALLEY — As the Fourth of July approaches, South Monterey County is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate Independence Day, with each town offering unique festivities ranging from parades and games to food vendors and fireworks. King City will start its...

Monterey County joins national commemoration of 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

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MONTEREY COUNTY — During the week of April 21-27, crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and educate communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools and...

Hernandez named King City’s 2021 Rotarian of the Year

KING CITY — King City Rotary recently announced that Abe Hernandez has been named 2021 Rotarian of the Year. Hernandez has been a Rotarian since 2002, serving as past president, assistant governor, Paul Harris Fellow and chair of the Barbecue Committee. ā€œAs one of Rotary’s ā€˜silent...

Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest closes May 1

SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 this July. Entries for the 2023 contest close May 1, and the winner will become an ambassador...

Sol Treasures’ drive-in concert celebrates love

KING CITY — Sol Treasures hosted a small outdoor concert with a pandemic-era format on Feb. 12, with 25 vehicles in attendance. The Heart and Sol Valentine’s Drive-In Concert was held in the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds parking lot with attendees spaced apart to watch and...

Newsom: California economy ā€˜fully reopening’ June 15

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CALIFORNIA — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that the state is ā€œsetting our eyes on fully reopening by June 15 — with commonsense measures like masking.ā€ Newsom made the announcement via Twitter, and reiterated the state’s plan to eventually forgo the current four-tiered,...

Nearly half of King City High students return to campus

KING CITY — Board members for South Monterey County Joint Union High School District recently toured King City High School to get an idea of what things looked like with in-person instruction having become a reality at the campus.Ā  ā€œWe are thrilled to have students...

Cal Water sets irrigation restrictions for Salinas and King City districts

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of its drought management and response plan, California Water Service (Cal Water) officially entered Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan on June 10 in its Salinas and King City districts. Stage 2 includes additional outdoor watering limits and...
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