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National Night Out returned to the King City Fire Station last Tuesday, bringing the community together with police officers, firefighters and city employees for one night to build relationships and stand united against crime.

KING CITY — City of King playground areas and equipment reopened for children’s use on Oct. 26 in response to new guidance released by the California Department of Public Health. “However, while the State of California has now allowed playgrounds to open, they have also...

CALIFORNIA — A variant first discovered in California in December is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus, two new studies have shown, fueling concerns that emerging mutants like this one could hamper the sharp decline in cases overall in the state and...

San Lucas School students recently picked up more than 400 pounds of litter from streets around the town in South Monterey County. “Great job and thanks to all those that helped out,” stated the school on social media, along with posting the above photo...

KING CITY — Last September, fourth graders at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City boarded the O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s 65-foot catamaran. As the boat sailed for 90 minutes on the sparkling waters of the Marine Bay National Marine Sanctuary, students participated in an enjoyable...

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated members gathered on Oct. 4 to collect all the items donated for Operation: Care and Comfort for the troops serving overseas. They also collected $365 for postage costs. The community was able to drop off donations at...

JOB FAIR SALINAS — Numerous local employers are gearing up to use the Monterey County Workforce Development Board’s new Premier Virtual online platform to meet job seekers at a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers need...

BAY AREA — High temperatures and hazy skies are in the forecast for much of the Bay Area on Friday, prompting advisories for both heat and air quality. Warmer temperatures that began Thursday are expected to persist through next week for the region, according to...

LOCKWOOD — As the school year draws to a close, San Antonio Elementary School is abuzz with the excitement of graduation ceremonies. This year, the eighth-grade class stands out for a remarkable achievement: the valedictorian and salutatorians are all children from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL). The...

KING CITY — Nearly 100 guests spent last Saturday night at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, which presented its first Halloween Movie Night outside the museum located at San Lorenzo Park in King City. The Oct. 22 community event featured crafts...