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KING CITY — The Cork & Plough in King City was one of many Monterey County restaurants that have reopened to 25% indoor seating capacity. The recent county shift into the Red Tier, with relaxed restrictions on businesses, meant restaurants could offer more than...

KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair will bring “Golden Hills & Fair Time Thrills” for its 80th celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. “We are so excited to celebrate the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19,”...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17. The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...

KING CITY — Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett’s garrison commander, paid homage to the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, extending gratitude to veterans present and across the nation while also honoring Gold Star families, during the annual King City Memorial...

CHUALAR — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors recently received a presentation on the complexity of the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor project due to the scale, environmental considerations, right-of-way constraints and the need for phased implementation based on available...

BIG SUR — The Regent’s Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023. New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...

KING CITY — King City Police Department has received more than $100,000 in grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve local traffic enforcement services. The first grant, worth $50,000, will be used to roll out a police traffic services program to deter...

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...

KING CITY — King City High School FFA students collaborated with members of King City in Bloom to spruce up the King City Recreation Center and the King City Branch Library for a couple hours on March 15. About 50 students split into four...

TREE REMOVAL GONZALES — City of Gonzales has begun the process of removing trees that are located off Fifth Street and Gabilan Court, where the future Community Center Complex will be. The contractor will use the parking lot during their work, which started Nov. 1...