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MONTEREY COUNTY — Spring has most definitely sprung, and love is in the air. Find a lifetime of love during SPCA Monterey County’s Adoption Event this Friday through Sunday. During the May 3-5 event, the community gets to pick the adoption fee for all pets...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Residents are advised to stay safe by drinking fluids, remaining...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, County of Monterey Health Department joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure. The best...

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly a dozen spine-chilling activities to celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) return this weekend in the Salinas Valley. The frightful festivities, many of which were either canceled or modified last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a stabbing report on Oct. 24 at about 3:05 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of Leeds Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The...

KING CITY — Skaters and community members gathered with King City Mayor Mike LeBarre during Monday’s ribbon cutting for the revamped skate park, which recently had new obstacles and lighting installed. The June 21 ceremony coincided with International Skateboard Day and included giveaways as well...

KING CITY — King City Rotary Club has received a permit to close South San Lorenzo and South Vanderhurst at Division Street on Saturday to ensure the safety of participants of the organization’s first-ever Rabbit Run 5K. The April 16 closure will limit vehicle access...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Food Bank for Monterey County has begun food distribution throughout the Salinas Valley, with a recent operation in King City seeing 525 cars show up to obtain food. Members of the California National Guard were present to place the food into vehicles,...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Hospital in King City has promoted Kirsten Featherstone to chief nursing officer, replacing current CNO Elisa Moylan following her retirement effective June 26. Requiring strong leadership and communication skills, the chief nursing officer fulfills a wide variety of regulatory duties...

KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will continue with ongoing closures of the on- and off-ramps at Wildhorse Road in September. The southbound ramps will be closed through the entire month, while the northbound ramps are...