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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) has received a $1 million grant for implementation of safe school strategies over the next three years.  In June, MCOE applied for a grant through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): STOP School Violence program aimed...

KING CITY — A candlelight service, a celebration in the barn and a reenactment of the Nativity are planned this month for the public, sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church in King City. The Bethlehem Experience is a Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, opportunity to bring the...

POOLS OPEN KING CITY — Renovation of the King City dive pool is moving at a much-faster pace than anticipated, and as a result, the planned two-week closure for June 12-23 will not be necessary. The summer schedule will return to the original regular programming:...

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is alerting residents and commuters of ongoing roadway improvement projects scheduled for 28 locations throughout the county within Carmel Valley, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas. Work began Monday,...

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) has awarded nearly $24,000 in grants this year to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations providing services in King City and surrounding areas. Guided by an advisory board of local community members, SMCF raises funds to provide...

TORTAS WITH COPS KING CITY — King City Police Department will host Tortas with a Cop on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at King Kora, 611 Canal St., in King City. The event is an opportunity for residents to meet, greet and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey is opening Cooling Centers beginning Friday to assist residents living in areas impacted by the Excessive Heat Warning issued for this weekend. All residents in impacted areas should be prepared for high temperatures (ranging from the 90s to near...

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...

LIBRARY CARDS MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries is reminding the community that September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Library cards are free and let residents check out books and DVDs, download e-books or audiobooks, get free Wi-Fi or use a computer to research...

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...