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KING CITY — The city council for King City voted to rescind the municipal mask ordinance during its May 11 meeting. The decision only means that the city’s enforcement policies have changed, while the state continues to require face coverings due to the Covid-19...

TECH WORKSHOP GREENFIELD — A free tech workshop for seniors age 60 and up is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. inside the Chambers Room at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real. Participants can learn more about online...

KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre delivered a state of the city address during last Tuesday’s luncheon meeting for the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated. LeBarre reflected on the recent developments he has been a part of in his time on the city council,...

KING CITY — The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King City’s Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of “The Berry Best Fair.” With a theme honoring the region’s rich agricultural heritage, this year’s...

KING CITY — King City’s Beautification Week is just around the corner, and residents and businesses are urged to pick a project to beautify the town. Beautification Week 2024 will run from June 21-30 under the sponsorship of the King City Chamber of Commerce and...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Covid-19 case rates, positivity rates and hospitalization rates continue to be low in Monterey County, as announced by County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno during the April 21 press briefing. Despite an alarming 24 virus-related deaths in the past week, Moreno said...

KING CITY — Central California Alliance for Health has honored Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s King City Clinic with the prestigious HEDIS Award of Excellence. This award was made in recognition of the extraordinary commitment of the clinic team in providing excellent health care delivery in...

MEALS AND ACTIVITIES SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Free Libraries has announced its free Grab and Go Meals and Activity Bags for youth 18 and under through Dec. 20. The program re-started in late September and will continue at South Monterey County locations through to...

KING CITY — King City Stampede thrilled rodeo fans Feb. 27 through March 1, with three action-packed days of professional rodeo competition, youth events, shopping and community spirit. Produced by the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation in partnership with Lone Oak Western Productions, the event...

KING CITY — A proposal that could separate King City and Greenfield high schools into two different unified school districts will be the focus of public hearings next week in South Monterey County. The Monterey County Committee on School District Organization will hold two hearings...