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KING CITY — A routine afternoon shift turned into a life-changing moment for one local student when Rodrigo Velasquez, a King City KFC employee and aspiring pilot, was surprised with a $20,000 scholarship during a celebration March 26 at the restaurant on Broadway Circle. Velasquez,...

SPOOK FEST SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber is hosting its sixth annual Spook Fest at Cesar Chavez Park on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event features various Halloween-themed activities, including a pet costume contest, trunk or treat, pumpkin painting contest, games, music...

KING CITY — More than 1,500 trick-or-treaters stopped by King City Recreation Department’s fifth annual Trunk or Treat on Monday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The family-friendly event featured businesses and organizations decorating the trunks of vehicles for Halloween and passing...

FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE GREENFIELD — Greenfield firefighters are flowing fire hydrants in neighborhoods as part of an annual maintenance program intended to make sure local fire hydrants are ready if they are needed during an emergency. During maintenance checks, fire hydrants are flowed to make...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS) now has the support of a dedicated new nonprofit: Friends of Hitchcock Road Animal Services (FoHRAS), a 501(c)(3) volunteer led organization committed to raising funds for Monterey County’s only government-operated animal shelter. FoHRAS was founded by community...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A presentation on priority services for seniors and an opportunity for the public to make comments on the 2022-23 Area Plan Update will take place at the June 23 meeting of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council. One...

RECREATION WORKSHOP GREENFIELD — A Greenfield Recreation Department workshop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. City staff will share the department’s work and progress as well as engage in a dialogue to benefit the community. Public comments can be made in...

CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Drone Aviation and Robotics Technology (DART) and Vets to Drones have partnered to connect military veterans with career opportunities in advanced air mobility and emerging technology sectors. The partnership will provide veterans access to drone pilot certification, advanced technology training...

KING CITY — A 17-year-old male riding his bicycle in the 500 block of North Third Street in King City was shot multiple times by a group of four to five assailants on Feb. 28 at about 9:30 p.m. The suspects approached the victim, displayed...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has officially launched a new self-scheduling system for sick visits, allowing established patients to book appointments quickly and conveniently directly from their phone or computer — making it easier than ever for patients to receive the care...