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KING CITY — City of King employees Leah Amaya, Yolanda Cervantes, Adriana Granados and Yesenia Rivas with Elisa Martinez of King City Police Department recently received their prizes for winning the team category in Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Move It Monterey County Challenge...

FIRE RECOVERY MONTEREY COUNTY — Fire recovery town halls continue for residents impacted by the 2020 River, Carmel and Dolan fires as well as those who saw damages during the recent storm. Monterey County will hold its sixth webinar on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5:30...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County officials continue to prioritize the elderly with Covid-19 vaccinations as allocations of doses remain low. “The amount of vaccine that comes to Monterey County from the state has not increased,” said County Supervisor Mary Adams during a press briefing Feb....

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas will celebrate 112 years of tradition this month, beginning Friday with Big Week, which is full of activities that promote and preserve western heritage. Many of the events have been happening for decades, providing fun for all ages. Organizers...

KING CITY — King City High School junior Natalia Merritt has embarked upon her newfound fame as the 2024 Miss Salinas Valley Fair. The 17-year-old’s first official appearance took place April 20 during the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off held inside the Orradre Building, where...

JOB FAIRS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Works will host a pair of Multiple Employer Job Fairs this month with various employers from the region. The events are: Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m....

KING CITY — California Water Service is preparing to complete work on a water infrastructure upgrade this month that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in King City. The project includes the installation of 1,405 feet of new 8- and 12-inch water main...

CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans workers, county officials and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers recently helped clear litter and beautify several sections of Central Coast highways, including Highway 101 in Greenfield, State Route 135 in Santa Maria and Highway 101 at Fourth Street in Pismo Beach. As part of...

KING CITY — King City Stampede returned to South Monterey County last weekend after years of absence, drawing an estimated crowd of 1,000 based on ticket sales. The Feb. 25-26 rodeo took place inside the Rava Equestrian Center at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King...