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KING CITY — King City Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a domestic violence incident earlier this week. On Sept. 20, at about 12:30 p.m., officers from King City and California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a man using a...

SALINAS VALLEY — The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused an increased need for masks, from medical-grade to simply covering one’s face, all with the intent of reducing the rate of infection at a community and worldwide level. This has caused a shortage of higher-end masks...

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” hits the stage on Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11. Performances take place at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main St., in Salinas. For tickets or more information, visit arieltheatrical.org or call...

SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday. City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Lavender Creek Co., Monterey County’s local family-run lavender wellness brand, has announced a new partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, providing locally grown lavender for the handcrafted eye pillows donated to CHOMP, Salinas Valley Health, Natividad and the VNA. The eye...

GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the year in its tasting rooms located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and at its estate winery just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City. Based in Monterey County, the family-owned and operated...

KING CITY — Members and friends of the nonprofit group King City in Bloom gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the new mural at 122 N. Second St., across from the Hartnell College campus. The mural, which features Mission San Antonio de Padua,...

LOCKWOOD — Students are scheduled to return to San Antonio Elementary School when the campus reopens Monday. The school applied for a waiver in early October, which was approved by the state and county, to permit in-person instruction even while Monterey County remains in the...

ARMY CONCERT JOLON — Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, with opening act Stolen Silver, will be performing at the historic Hacienda as part of Fort Hunter Liggett’s 250th Army Birthday Kick-Off Concert on Friday, Jan. 31. This free concert is open to the...

GREENFIELD — Dr. Joshua Deutsch, a physician with Mee Memorial Healthcare System, recently spoke to students at Greenfield High School to encourage them to get the Covid-19 vaccination. Deutsch, who has shared his experiences of first-hand patient interaction in King City and Greenfield with Monterey...