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HISTORIC INTERVIEWS KING CITY — Four oral history interviews have been added to the collection of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association (SAVHA), preserving memories of South Monterey County. Featured on YouTube are life stories of John and Darlene Maggini of Bitterwater, Butch Heinsen of...

KING CITY — King City Police Department (KCPD) is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred on Dec. 1, 2024, in the 800 block of Willow Street, where a 31-year-old man was found shot inside a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the...

NEW YORK — Siegel Auction Galleries in New York will offer a two-page letter by Saint Junípero Serra, one of only 11 North American saints, on Thursday, Sept. 26, during which the letter is expected to sell for $100,000 or more. Very few Serra letters...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Oct. 1, 10 branches of Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will be adjusting their hours of operation. The number of hours that libraries are open to the public will remain the same, and the changes are minor shifts to accommodate library...

KING CITY — Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.  During the traffic stop, the...

KING CITY — Monterey County Superior Court celebrated the expansion of services at the King City Courthouse last week, marking a significant milestone for South Monterey County residents. The courthouse, located at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, is now open every Tuesday from 9...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting immigrants’ rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to “Know Your Rights” under the U.S. Constitution. At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...

SALINAS VALLEY — The regular candidate filing period for the Nov. 5 General Election has closed. However, the filing period for multiple local offices, in which an eligible incumbent did not file, has been extended until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.  Offices in the...

KING CITY — As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, King City Police Department is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence...

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was just reported stolen on Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m. “The initial investigation, utilizing review of surveillance video, provided officers with a known suspect identified as Martin Torres,” police...