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ENGLISH COURSE KING CITY — Monterey County Free Libraries is offering an eight-week long English as a Second Language (ESL) course at the King City branch for adult learners. This is a “basics” English class with short readings, dictation, conversation and similar activities. The course...

KING CITY — This National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 17-21, the King City Police Department supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers on the dangers of passing a stopped school bus.  Drivers are required to come to...

BRADLEY — County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks is changing warning signs at Lake San Antonio from “DANGER” to “CAUTION” regarding blue-green algae in lake waters. Staff collected water samples from Lake San Antonio North and South Shores on July 27. On Aug....

MUSIC IN THE PARK GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield will present the first Music in the Park event featuring a Tribute to Selena on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hicks Park, 315 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. Bring picnic blankets or...

KING CITY — More than 2,000 AIDS/LifeCycle participants are continuing their seven-day, 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles on Monday, beginning in Santa Cruz and ending in King City. Participants, ages 18 to 92, are from nearly every state and 14 countries. This...

STEM EXPO SALINAS — Monterey County STEM Talent Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hartnell College, Willard Lewallen STEM Center Lobby, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas. This event will connect STEM industry leaders to talented students, former students...

BUSINESS WORKS MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County is hosting its next Business Works program, “The Art of Social Media: Tips and Tricks for Marketing Your Art,” on Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. Visual artists Jessica Ansberry and Paul Richmond will lead...

SAN LUCAS — San Lucas Union School District offered its first-ever Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) earlier this summer. ELO-P is a California Department of Education program intended to enhance the academic, social, emotional and physical needs and interests of students that support regular school...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club’s Rabbit Run will make its return Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the San Bernabe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City. The Rotary Club anticipates 150 participants, and will offer additional features to...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced a new mural in King City with artists Paul Richmond and Brenda Scettrini-Saglio, who designed the scene located at 809 Broadway St., facing Canal Street. The mural showcases South Monterey County’s natural beauty and vibrant...