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King City once again kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration early this year with a fireworks show last Wednesday at the Salinas Valley Fair’s Stampede Arena.

SALINAS VALLEY — For some students in the Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) service area, including the Salinas Valley, gaining access to school supplies may be simple, but for many, it is not. MCFL’s service area covers a stretch of about 130 miles, from Pajaro...

SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing the organization’s longstanding work expanding access to youth sports, recreation and wellness opportunities across the Salinas Valley. Founded in 2008...

KING CITY — King City Young Farmers officially dedicated the revamped veterans memorial, Avenue of Honor, inside San Lorenzo Park in King City on Independence Day.  The new location, near the front parking lot and barbecue areas, features stone plaques, flagpoles, dedication benches and a...

KING CITY — Monterey County’s long-planned expansion of passenger rail service along the Coast Mainline is taking shape, with multiple projects advancing from Salinas to King City and beyond. At its October meeting, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board received an extensive update...

MONTEREY COUNTY — More Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Monterey County as planning begins for the next priority tiers for vaccinations, including those who are age 65 and older as announced by the state this week. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is...

KING CITY — The 82nd annual Salinas Valley Fair returns May 14-17, transforming the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City into four days of livestock exhibits, carnival rides, food, wine, concerts and youth competitions under the theme “Red, White & Bloom.” Salinas Valley Fair will...