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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or government officials to steal money. Recently, a Monterey County resident was contacted via phone and text by scammers claiming the consumer’s...

KING CITY — This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off delivered a standout evening of community support, raising $121,800 — the highest profit since 2018 — and building strong momentum for the 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair, set for May 14-17. More than 500 guests gathered...

SALINAS VALLEY — Landowners, growers and community members are invited to attend upcoming workshops focused on river management in the Salinas Valley. The workshops will provide information and gather public feedback on new analyses related to flooding and flood impacts, allowable river management activities under...

KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport. King City Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Airport Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. on April 27. According to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas. Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...

KING CITY — King City’s City Park and pool area gained a vibrant new addition this spring with the unveiling of the “Swimming Turtles” mosaic — an art installation that reflects not only creativity, but the deep sense of community that brought it to...

Job fairs, recruitment events set for May SALINAS — Monterey County Works is inviting jobseekers to attend a series of job fairs, networking opportunities and industry-specific recruitment events scheduled throughout May in Monterey County. “We want to be sure and invite jobseekers to join us at...

BRADLEY — Lake San Antonio’s South Shore will close April 30 through May 3 for the annual Wildflower Experience, a three-day event combining a triathlon and festival featuring live music, beer and wine gardens, and race clinics. Often referred to as “the Woodstock of Triathlons,”...

KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will continue this week with long-term lane closures and intermittent ramp closures, according to Caltrans. Northbound Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane beginning about two miles north of Jolon...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Sen. John Laird (D–Santa Cruz) has selected Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Deneen Guss as the 2026 Woman of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing her decades of leadership in public education and her commitment to supporting students, educators and...