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BURRITOS WITH POLICE KING CITY — King City Police Department is planning Burritos with the Police on Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at El Taco Bravo Restaurant, 550 Canal St. #C. The community is invited to attend for conversation and free burritos,...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) recently announced that Emergency Department Medical Director Dr. Noah Hawthorne has been awarded the Vituity Brilliance in Leadership Award for 2023. The prestigious award recognizes Vituity leaders who exemplify exceptional leadership and devoted service to the partnership...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18. “I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership...

POOL CLOSURE SOLEDAD — Soledad-Mission Recreation District announced Oct. 25 that the Soledad Pool would be closed until further notice due to a water pump needing repair. “We are working to get this resolved as soon as possible,” the district said. A credit will be...

SALINAS VALLEY — Pinnacles National Park crew members are keeping a close watch on two baby condors that were found at the mountainous area east of Salinas Valley. Each nest is home to a solo youngster being raised by its parents, as condors only lay...

PARK REOPENS SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park’s west side entrance is once again open as of March 1 following this winter’s storms. Visitors can enter through the west entrance (east of Soledad), which is day-use only, or the east entrance (north of King City), which...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.  A family of four with a monthly...

KING CITY — King City will be opening a cooling center due to the rising temperatures expected in the region throughout the upcoming weekend. The cooling center will be located in the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., from 8 a.m....

CAR SHOW SOLEDAD — Soledad Hot Summer Days, a downtown car show and street festival, is planned for Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Soledad. Presented by the Salinas Crusaders and the City of Soledad, the event will feature entertainment for...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has received a $100,000 grant for Monterey County’s first Family Justice Center, Holding on to Hope, which will be located in King City at 250 Franciscan Way.  Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Dec. 4 that...