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KING CITY — Twin Creeks and King City Golf Courses in Monterey County hosted a special holiday celebration honoring the accomplishments of students involved with First Tee – Monterey County. The Dec. 10 event, held in partnership with AT&T, showcased the organizations’ shared commitment to...

KING CITY — A Monterey County jury has convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder. On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town for work staying at a Motel 6 in King City. That night, after returning...

KING CITY — On Dec. 4, at about 1:11 p.m., officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles parked on Lynn Street that sustained damage...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections has released the final certified results for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, revealing a total of 148,916 votes cast locally. This marks the second highest total in the county’s presidential election history, with a turnout rate of 69.3%...

SOCCER COMPLEX CLOSURE GREENFIELD — The Greenfield soccer complex will be temporarily closed for maintenance from Dec. 17 to Feb. 21. Maintenance includes reseeding, fertilizing and aerating, which will create even growth and repair grass during this period. For more information, contact the City of...

KING CITY — “South to Alaska,” a book written by the late J.T. Rethke, has recently been published and is available to the public following his untimely death in 2023. John Thomas Rethke was a resident of King City for more than 20 years. He worked...

KING CITY — King City’s newest park, located in the Mills Ranch subdivision, is now open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 3. Central Park was constructed by the Mills Ranch developer, Nino Homes, and will be maintained and operated by the City of King. “We appreciate...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System recently presented the donations collected during the 2024 Mee Memorial Pajama Drive in King City. More than 110 items, including PJs and books, were donated by staff and community members this year. On Dec. 10, the items...

LAKE FISHING MONTEREY COUNTY — Christmas has come early for anglers at Lake San Antonio — 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout have arrived, courtesy of a fish plant by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 10. Parks staff captured the process, sharing...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3. Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...