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MEN’S HEALTH SALINAS — Two board-certified physicians specializing in radiation oncology and family medicine are taking part in the latest Ask the Experts virtual events hosted by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. The free virtual events on Wednesday, June 30, will focus on men’s health...

KING CITY — A community-organized drive-thru parade in King City will take place this year in lieu of the annual lighted Christmas parade. The formula has been shifted around, and rather than have standing crowds watch vehicles, the community is invited to drive through parked...

KING CITY — The annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off on April 20 started with a great turnout of about 625 attendees inside the Orradre Building, bidding in the silent auction and a delicious dinner by the King City Young Farmers. Once dinner was served, speeches...

YOUTH JOB FAIR SOLEDAD — Monterey County Workforce Development Board is gearing up for the City of Soledad Youth Job Fair on Thursday, July 13. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, in Soledad. BLOCK...

KING CITY — King City Councilmember Darlene “Dee” Acosta has died after a brief illness, announced City of King officials last week. Acosta, who recently submitted a letter of resignation from the King City Council effective Feb. 14 due to health reasons, died that Tuesday...

SALINAS — The River Fire, a blaze sparked by unusual weather early Sunday morning, has charred at least 4,070 acres in the Pine Canyon area just outside of Salinas, Cal Fire reported Tuesday morning. The fire is still only 10% contained. A Cal Fire spokesperson...

KING CITY — Twin Creeks and King City Golf Courses in Monterey County hosted a special holiday celebration honoring the accomplishments of students involved with First Tee – Monterey County. The Dec. 10 event, held in partnership with AT&T, showcased the organizations’ shared commitment to...

Lopez hosts community listening session in King City KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez will be hosting a community listening session on Monday, June 15, in King City. The session will take place at 6 p.m. at Lopez’s Third District Office, 1011 Broadway St.,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A new wildfire, named the Coleman Fire, broke out Sunday afternoon adjacent to the Dolan Fire on the Los Padres National Forest and Fort Hunter Liggett army base, west of King City. As of Monday, the fire has grown to an estimated...

SALINAS — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.  The project, which is still in the planning stages, is aimed at addressing serious safety concerns along the...