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New Covid-19 variant detected in Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — A new Covid-19 variant has been detected in several California counties, including Monterey County, according to the California Department of Public Health. CDPH announced Jan. 17 that a 452R variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, was identified using genetic sequencing...

Western FlyerĀ sets sail with weekend celebration, send-off festivities in Monterey

MONTEREY — Eighty-five years ago, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California with what local media described as ā€œperhaps the strangest crew ever signed aboard a local workboat.ā€ Among them were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts, embarking on the journey...

Hartnell College to offer new bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.  This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...

King City man nabbed for stealing car

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was just reported stolen on Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m. ā€œThe initial investigation, utilizing review of surveillance video, provided officers with a known suspect identified as Martin Torres,ā€ police...

Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday. Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...

Live from King City: Sol Treasures’ Artstravaganza celebrates local arts, theater

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KING CITY — The staff and board of Sol Treasures recently hosted an ā€œArtstravaganzaā€ to not only raise funds for the King City gallery and its many programs, but also to review the organization’s past and community impact. The event was held Sept. 21 in...

River Fire spreads to 2,800 acres south of Salinas, 10% contained

SALINAS VALLEY — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 2,800 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, CalFire reported Monday morning. The fire is currently 10% contained and residents in the areas...

King City shooting update: Suspect vehicle recovered in South Monterey County

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KING CITY — The suspect vehicle involved in the deadly shooting that occurred Sunday in King City has been recovered, announced the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the King City Police Department on Wednesday. The vehicle, a silver 2017 Kia Rio, was located...

O’Reilly’s on the way

Construction is nearing completion on the new O’Reilly Auto Parts store located on the corner of Broadway and Canal streets.

King City celebrates Independence Day 2024

KING CITY — Local groups worked in tandem this year to ensure King City and the surrounding areas had numerous ways to celebrate Independence Day. King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted the fireworks display last Wednesday evening, then Thursday morning Wildhorse’s 4th of...
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