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KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is celebrating an impressive milestone — 10 years of giving back to Southern Monterey County. The SMCF raises funds and makes grants to improve the quality of life in South County from King City to points south...

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Lighted Christmas Parade featured many decorated floats and vehicles, spreading some holiday cheer throughout downtown on Dec. 17. This year’s parade featured the theme “Christmas Music Magic.”

Elizabeth Mederos of Soledad graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Mass., receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Creative Enterprises. Evelyn Camacho of Soledad has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the Spring 2025 semester. Full-time undergraduate...

Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.

CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out of 9 of these children are enrolled in such programs, according to a recent national report. In California, 1 out...

BLOCK PARTY KING CITY — King City Police Department has planned a District 2 Block Party on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 400 block of Pearl Street. There will be music, food, bounce houses, entertainment and more. The community can...

SPOOKFEST SOLEDAD — The Fifth Annual Front Street’s Spookfest & Trunk or Treat will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of festive activities, such as games,...

SOCIAL SECURITY KING CITY — An educational seminar, hosted by Robert Cullen of Farmers Insurance and Steve Noonan, regional vice president of Equitable Distributors LLC, is planned for Thursday, April 6, at 12 p.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The...

KING CITY — A Spring Tour of the Bitterwater and Lonoak area is being planned for Saturday, April 13, by the San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA) of Southern Monterey County. Interested participants are encouraged to save the date. Featured this year in the group’s...

CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new laws taking effect throughout the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more. South Monterey County businesses,...