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MONTEREY COUNTY — In celebration of Constitution Day 2025, the judges of Monterey County Superior Court launched a special outreach initiative to educate young students about their civic rights and responsibilities. From Sept. 15 through 25, judges, commissioners and temporary judges made personal visits to...

MARKET RETURNS SOLEDAD — The Soledad Certified Farmer's Market is back on Soledad Street. After a brief hiatus, the market resumed April 3 and will continue every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Since 2006, the market has been a community favorite, offering fresh produce,...

KING CITY — King City Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant to increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our...

KING CITY — A 33-year-old man from King City has been arrested for vandalism after police said he broke the front window to the local Wells Fargo bank. According to the King City Police Department, on Feb. 21 at about 11:15 a.m., officers responded to...

KING CITY — More than 50 community members participated in the Town Wide Clean Up hosted by King City in Bloom on Nov. 21, during which they picked up litter and helped improve the look of the town. Among the volunteers out to beautify the...

KING CITY — With the growing number of vehicle-led celebrations of student achievements during the Covid-19 pandemic, the community came together to give King City High School seniors a Class of 2020 caravan as a way to recognize their accomplishment despite the unexpected turn...

MONTEREY COUNTY — California residents have been advised to stay indoors, and only leave their home for essential items or services, since the statewide stay-at-home order went into effect March 19 to help combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Essential businesses, however, can stay open...

KING CITY — Sol Treasures has announced a new chapter in its organizational leadership, along with welcoming new board members and celebrating a growing regional arts partnership as the organization continues to enrich South Monterey County through arts, education and cultural connection. Sol Treasures is...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a day of family fun that combined big rigs, community spirit and philanthropy. Together, participants, sponsors and volunteers raised more than $65,000...

SALINAS VALLEY — Air quality in the Salinas Valley diminished over the past week as the Dolan Fire continues to spread through Los Padres National Forest’s Ventana Wilderness and northern areas of Fort Hunter Liggett. According to the U.S. Forest Service, conditions had degraded to...