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LISTENING SESSION GREENFIELD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office will be hosting a community listening session on Wednesday, July 17, in Greenfield. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Library Branch, 315 El Camino Real. Residents...

KING CITY — Local youth were able to step out onto the soccer field and practice their skills as King City Recreation began its soccer camp program. Participants get two hour-long practices per week, but they do not play league games in order to comply...

GREENFIELD — Scheid Vineyards hosted an Earth Day tour of its Greenfield location in late April, sharing some of its growing practices in an attempt to make its wine production more environmentally friendly. Founded in 1972, Scheid Vineyards has 3,200 acres with 40 different varieties...

PINE CANYON — South Monterey County Fire Protection District’s Pine Canyon Station hosted Operation Santa Claus last Sunday evening. The firefighters dressed up as festive characters and drove their firetrucks through Pine Canyon’s neighborhoods outside King City to wave to onlookers and toss candy canes to...

KING CITY — Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the King City Friends of the Library is unable to host its annual Winter Book Sale this year. Monterey County Free Libraries’ King City Branch, however, does have books available for sale. Those interested can ask at the...

MENTAL HEALTH MONTEREY COUNTY — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Monterey County Free Libraries is highlighting its Mental Wellness Kits. The kits are designed to support children and teens in addressing mental health challenges. They address such themes as grief, resilience, mindfulness, anger,...

KING CITY — A 26-year-old Soledad man has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder and burglary, after breaking into a King City apartment on Thursday. According to the King City Police Department, a 9-1-1 call was made at about 10:39 p.m. on July...

KING CITY — Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to King City for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night. The 79th annual celebration featured...