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Gang members plead guilty to attempted murder in King City

KING CITY — Two King City residents pleaded guilty March 25 to attempted murder for discharging firearms as part of the Sureno street gang. On Jan. 13, 2018, Heber Veronica, 23, and Francisco Martinez, 22, were traveling on San Antonio Drive in King City when...

King City’s Trunk or Treat to bring safe spookiness for Halloween

KING CITY — The third annual Trunk or Treat will be hosted by King City Recreation Department, which takes on a whole new significance as parents consider what it means to trick-or-treat in the era of Covid-19. Trunk or Treat not only offers a place...

Multiple storm warnings take affect in Monterey County

The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings affecting Monterey County: Flood Advisory in effect through 10 PM Saturday — Urban and small stream flooding, shallow landslides, and possible river and flash flooding.High Wind Warning in effect through 10 AM Friday — Expect strong winds.Impacts:...

From horses to Merrill’s Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others

SALINAS VALLEY — Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen — a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture. That dream came true this year...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 9, 2024

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LISTENING SESSION KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in King City. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the King City Library Branch, 402 Broadway...

Photo | King City High students honored for registering young voters

KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez recently honored King City High School students Hayden Munoz and Amity Hearne, who led an effort to get their fellow classmates registered to vote. They secured more than 100 new voter...

South County Trashion Show makes long-awaited return

KING CITY — Alliance on Aging’s South County Trashion Show returned to the runway last week after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, featuring the latest fashions crafted from recycled and repurposed materials. The Sept. 13 fundraiser and luncheon was once again held...

Arts Council for Monterey County launches Covid-19 poster campaign with local artists

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has launched a new initiative called ā€œKeeping Monterey County Safe,ā€ teaming up with local artists to design mask posters for the public in hopes of spreading the county’s health message about wearing a mask. According...

Greenfield man sentenced to state prison for felony DUI

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Aug. 15 that Fabian Cruz Licona of Greenfield was sentenced to two years in state prison after entering a plea of no contest to a felony DUI and admitting a violation of probation for a prior...

A night of honors

A few of the city’s finest community members were honored Saturday during the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Annual Awards Dinner.
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