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CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire has launched a new Online Burn Permit application platform that offers the public a user-friendly way to request a burn permit.  Burn permits that are available on this platform include the following:  Residential Burning (LE-62A) is burning outdoors at a single or...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System brought a little “Toy Story” magic to King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 24th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade last Friday, winning one of the top prizes for its float featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar animated film franchise as well...

MONTEREY COUNTY — South Monterey County voters made their voices heard last Tuesday by deciding the fate of a few local measures, as well as choosing multiple candidates for city councils, school boards and other special districts in the area. Monterey County Elections officials are...

California Rodeo adds Legacy Team Roping event SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas will make history this year by becoming the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo in the nation to host a Legacy Team Roping competition. Modeled after the Legacy Steer Roping event, the new competition...

KING CITY — Class of 2020 graduates from King City High School celebrated their completion of secondary education with a drive-through ceremony last Friday at the campus’ Broadway parking lot. Students arrived in family vehicles, then walked up a stage with cardboard cutouts of dignitaries...

SAN LUCAS — A groundbreaking for sidewalk improvements and roadway reconstruction in San Lucas took place June 13, with the help of Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, Monterey County Public Works, San Lucas Union School District Superintendent Jessica Riley and community members. The proposed project...

KING CITY — The Mee Memorial Children’s Health and Wellness Center officially opened its doors last week at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s campus at 809 Broadway St. in King City, marking a transformative moment for pediatric care in South Monterey County. Designed to address the...

KING CITY — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths at over 3,700 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day. However, the work to recognize the nation’s veterans, military families, active duty...

KING CITY — Rotary Club of King City has announced the return of the Rabbit Run, which will be held Saturday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. at the San Bernarbe Visitors Center, located at 53001 Oasis Road in King City. The second annual fun...

TAMC adopts regional transportation plan MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County announced June 24 that its Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan, a long-range guide for transportation investments throughout the county. The plan, updated every four years, provides a framework for...