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MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, recently released the Monterey County Tourism 2030 Roadmap (MCT 2030), a collaborative strategic plan created to guide the local hospitality and tourism industry through myriad changes between now and 2030. “The overarching goal...

OPERATION SANTA DONATIONS KING CITY — The City of King is once again participating in Operation Santa, which is aiming to bring joy to more than 1,000 local children in need this year. City Hall at 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave. will have a donation box...

KING CITY — King City Recreation Department will host a grand reopening for the updated King City Skate Park on Monday, despite recent vandalism at the park. The park has been open since May 3 after new ramp construction concluded, but the grand reopening is...

MONTEREY COUNTY — An excessive heat warning has been issued by the U.S. National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California beginning Thursday through early next week for Monterey County. Areas under warning include: southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s indoor face covering ordinance has been triggered, with countywide mask requirements taking effect as soon as this Friday. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data Monday morning showing that Monterey County was in the “substantial” community transmission rate...

MONTEREY COUNTY — An ordinance that would have required face coverings indoors countywide failed to receive enough support from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors during a special meeting last week. After extensive discussion and public comment at the Sept. 8 meeting, the board voted...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has been working with donors to help close the funding gap for local students aspiring to attend college, announcing that more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards is available this year. “These dollars represent a recognition...

KING CITY — The tradition of homecoming rode high this year with all the Mustang activities and celebrations planned for King City High School’s 2022 Homecoming. The weeks leading up to Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 3 through 7, were full of preparations for the upcoming...

GREENFIELD — SNIP (Spay Neuter Imperative Project) identified a critical need for dog and cat food in South Monterey County and is mobilizing urgent support to address it. On Nov. 22, SNIP will coordinate the collection of a truckload of dog food from Pet Food...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...