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Stomp for a cause

Sun Street Centers recently celebrated its South County STOMP at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, bringing in more than $125,000 in one night to support the new substance abuse treatment facility in King City.

Monterey County Business Council secures contract to manage SBA’s Small Business Development Centers

Monterey County Business Council
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been awarded the contract to manage the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Monterey and San Benito counties. This achievement underscores the Council’s dedication to fostering a thriving business environment and supporting local...

King City Veterinary Clinic hosts first Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run

King City Veterinary Clinic team
KING CITY — King City Veterinary Clinic hosted its inaugural Paws and Pumpkins Fun Run and Costume Contest on Saturday at San Lorenzo Park in King City. The family-friendly event — held from 3 to 5 p.m., just before Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 6, 2025

News Briefs
VETERANS CEREMONY GONZALES — City of Gonzales, American Legion Post 81 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Gonzales Central Park. The event will feature the unveiling of the Hometown Heroes signs,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 19, 2025

News Briefs
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS SAN ARDO — Beginning Nov. 18, Granite Construction Company, under a contract with the County of Monterey, will be installing an infiltration chamber on Railroad Avenue and Short Street in San Ardo. The chamber will be situated below grade in front of the...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 26, 2024

News Briefs
BEAUTIFICATION WEEK KING CITY — King City’s Beautification Week is underway and all residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town. Beautification Week runs from June 21-30 under the sponsorship of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, in...

Artichoke Festival closes its doors after 65 years

CASTROVILLE — The beloved Artichoke Festival, a cherished tradition in Monterey County for more than six decades, will not return this year. The festival’s board of directors announced its official closure after 65 years of celebrating the region’s rich agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community...

King City man arrested for sexual assault and child molestation

KING CITY — A 19-year-old King City resident has been arrested on multiple sexual assault and child molestation charges. On April 29, King City Police officers responded to Chalone Peaks Middle School regarding possible child molestation. An investigation revealed the suspect, Fermin Aguilar Mendez, had...

ā€˜Dr. Bob’ leads Mee Memorial’s rehab services

KING CITY — It took his own horrific knee injury to introduce Robert Limone to his future profession. The sports injury required two years of extensive physical therapy, but it turned out to be such a positive experience he decided to investigate further studies...

CHP K-9 sniffs out drugs worth $227K during traffic stop near King City

KING CITY — Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.Ā  During the traffic stop, the...
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