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SALINAS VALLEY — Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentine’s Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class. Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is mourning the unexpected passing of Police Sgt. Ryan Kenedy, who died while on duty March 25 at about 12:45 a.m. after experiencing a medical emergency. An 11-year veteran of the King City Police Department, 42-year-old Kenedy began...

KING CITY — A King City resident originally from Ukraine is seeking local help to raise money for a reconnaissance drone to be used in her hometown’s defense against Russian invasion. Irene Lee spent the first 43 years of her life in Ukraine, hailing from...

KING CITY — The start of a new school year Wednesday comes with new leadership at South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), as Caroline Cota steps in as superintendent. Cota, who began her new position this past April, brings 25 years of...

KING CITY — In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes, California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area will deploy additional officers beginning Friday on Highway 101 during Memorial Day weekend. Officers will look for violations by both motorcycle riders and drivers that...

KING CITY — U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Jesus Mendoza Lopez (above), from King City, rides in a 7m rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) toward the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during Exercise Noble Vanguard in the Sea of...

BUS PASSES MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will provide a free day pass to those who receive the Covid-19 vaccine. MST has recognized that for some, transportation to a vaccination clinic can be a challenge. Individuals simply present their Covid-19 vaccination card to an...

CLASS REUNION KING CITY — A multi-year class reunion is planned for Saturday, Aug. 27, for King City High School alumni of the classes 1970-79. The “Cruisin’ Thru the 70s” party will take place inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...

KING CITY — Food Bank for Monterey County hosted Thanksgiving meal distributions for hundreds of families in King City, Greenfield and Soledad on Nov. 22, just in time for the holiday. Children and the Country Life, a local nonprofit that provides resources to those...

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has hired a new orthopedist who promises a hands-on, holistic approach to treating patients in South Monterey County. A New York native who most recently practiced in Southern California, Dr. Adam Holleran will see patients in both the...