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KING CITY — A rare and beautifully restored steam-powered tractor has found its new home at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), thanks to the generosity of Jenny Edson Sterling and the dedicated efforts of the museum’s board to preserve Monterey County’s agricultural...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.  Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also...

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club jointly hosted the Beautification Week luncheon last week, going over recent and future projects to improve the town and ways everyone can be a part of beautification. The June 15...

KING CITY — First Baptist Church of King City recognized Curtis Carroll and Frank Berti on Feb. 25, honoring each with the new title, Deacon Emeritus. These two men have served the church and community faithfully for many years.  Carroll was ordained at the church in...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club’s Rabbit Run will make its return Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the San Bernabe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City. The Rotary Club anticipates 150 participants, and will offer additional features to...

NEW WILDFIRE BRADLEY — Cal Fire reported a wildfire outside Bradley that had burned 1,100 acres and was 80% contained as of June 1. The fire at Wunpost Road and Sargent Canyon Road began May 30 with a cause under investigation. The Sargents Fire was...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Elections continues to count ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, which will determine the outcome in South Monterey County races for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local measures. As of Friday evening,...

FOOTBALL FALLOUT KING CITY — Board members from King City Stangs Football and Cheer announced June 25 that their teams will not participate in Monterey Bay Youth Football League for the 2020 season. On June 24, the Football League officially suspended the 2020 season due...

SALINAS VALLEY — An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of Monterey County, including the cities of Greenfield and King City as well as southern Salinas Valley. The warning takes effect beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday and continues until 1 p.m. Friday, according...

CAR SHOW SOLEDAD — Soledad Hot Summer Days, a downtown car show and street festival, is planned for Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Soledad. Presented by the Salinas Crusaders and the City of Soledad, the event will feature entertainment for...