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Kirk Christensen of Jolon has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in network operations and security from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Janelli Gonzalez of Greenfield, Jenna Pepple of Greenfield and Ruby Silva of King City were named to the Winter 2021...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is bringing in 600 goats to Jacks Peak Park for several weeks as part of a wildfire prevention program, county officials announced Thursday. The goats are being brought in to eat thick vegetation and growth that can fuel wildfires. Officials said...

KING CITY — Five personnel from King City Police Department were sworn in as part of a peace officer oath at City Hall last week. The event marked not only new arrivals, but also the first time certain ceremonies had been conducted before the public...

Vaccinated Californians will be able to go mask-free in indoor stores, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and many other places as part of the state’s grand reopening next Tuesday, officials announced on Wednesday. The new rules are aligned with federal guidance, meaning that face coverings will...

SALINAS VALLEY — Rotarians in King City hosted a Stuff the Bus kickoff on June 5 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, which marked the beginning of a month-long fundraising campaign to provide school supplies for students in South Monterey County. Stuff the Bus is a...

JOB SEEKERS MONTEREY COUNTY — Several local employers are hiring and utilizing the Monterey County Workforce Development Board’s new Premier Virtual online platform to meet with job seekers on Wednesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers should register on the Premier...

KING CITY — King City High School’s Class of 2021 saw more than 220 students finish their journey with a graduation at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Last year’s graduation included both an online ceremony as well as an outdoor ceremony in a drive-thru format...

KING CITY — A 20-year-old King City man has been arrested on multiple charges, including vandalism and criminal street gang activity. On May 24 at 11 p.m., King City Police officers responded to the alley behind the 500 block of N. Vanderhurst Avenue and 300...

California has one of the lowest coronavirus case rates in the nation. And after being one of the nation’s most stringently locked-down states for more than a year, the state next week will lift nearly all of its pandemic rules in what officials have...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has launched a new virtual front door program, providing the ability to have an ER visit online. The new system, which began May 18, integrates virtual and physical emergency care to allow Mee Memorial to better meet increasing...