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FARMERS’ MARKETS MONTEREY COUNTY — All Everyone’s Harvest Certified Farmers’ Markets will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 8. The first market to open for 2022 will be the Marina market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9,...

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...

KING CITY — King City Rotary recently announced that Abe Hernandez has been named 2021 Rotarian of the Year. Hernandez has been a Rotarian since 2002, serving as past president, assistant governor, Paul Harris Fellow and chair of the Barbecue Committee. “As one of Rotary’s ‘silent...

SALINAS VALLEY — First Tee Monterey County has received a multi-year grant from Bank of America that will help expand its youth development programs into Greenfield, King City and additional Monterey Peninsula communities. Salinas-based First Tee was recently named the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for...

YOUTH VACCINES SALINAS — Natividad is offering a free vaccination clinic for youth ages 5 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic, at 1441 Constitution Blvd. in Salinas, features the Pfizer Covid-19 pediatric vaccine. Two doses are required,...

KING CITY — Local police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of two residents last Sunday in King City, and are asking for the public’s help in locating additional suspects who remain at large. According to King City Police Department, gunshots were...

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.”

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly $26 million has been awarded for park projects in the Salinas Valley as part of the state’s “Outdoors for All” initiative to enable all Californians to access parks and open space. California State Parks announced Dec. 8 that a total of...

KING CITY — Back in September, King City High took on Rancho San Juan during a Thursday night football game, but front and center were the senior cheerleaders, who left one spot noticeably empty on the sidelines except for sunflowers and a poster honoring...

KING CITY — Miguel Aguirre and his daughter Karina Aguirre of King City performed together in the largest University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band ever to take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in late October. Nearly 900 alumni joined 250 current...