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King City students, volunteers collaborate for annual workday

KING CITY — King City in Bloom (KCIB) and King City High School FFA joined forces March 20 for the second annual collaboration workday. More than 40 FFA students and their advisers participated in planting the new planters along Broadway Street. KCIB members provided the...

Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States. Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone...

Monterey County meeting provides insight on Covid-19 vaccines

MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 10,742 Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Monterey County, out of the total of 24,150 doses of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines allocated and delivered to the county so far. Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno made the announcement...

PHOTO: Crews install new King City entrance sign

KING CITY — A new entrance sign has been installed on First Street in King City, welcoming visitors who come off the highway on that entry point. The location is on the corner of the King City Veterinary Hospital property, and city officials thanked...

Monterey County CVB announces 2022 tourism impact numbers

MONTEREY COUNTY — Tourism, the No. 2 economic driver in Monterey County and the top driver on the Monterey Peninsula, saw a rise in 2022 that closed in on pre-pandemic figures of 2019.  While the tourism rebound has been significant, Monterey County Convention and Visitors...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 21, 2022

RECYCLING EVENT KING CITY — A King City Community Recycling Event will take place Saturday, April 23, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St. Accepted items include mattresses, appliances, yard waste, electronics, metals, furniture and tires. No commercial dumping...

Bat tests positive for rabies in Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — A Mexican free-tailed bat found on Sept. 29 in the Cachagua area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services investigated this incident and determined that there was exposure to owned pets. Those pets that...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 4, 2021

STRUGGLE SUPPORT GONZALES — For those feeling stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Inc. and California Hope will host a chat session for emotional support, resources and outreach. The chats will take place every Wednesday starting Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...

Deputies arrest King City man for kidnapping, rape

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KING CITY — On Jan. 22, the victim of a sexual assault reported being attacked by Christopher Rios of the King City area, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies contacted the victim, who had many physical injuries, and after interviews and evidence collection,...

Decades of improvements recognized as King City community looks ahead during Beautification Week 2025

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KING CITY — King City’s 2025 Beautification Week, running June 20-29, kicked off last Wednesday with a barbecue luncheon at San Lorenzo Park. This year marks the 33rd year for the week, which encourages those who live or work within King City to do at...
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