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Law enforcement agencies to announce breakthrough in South Monterey County double homicide, King City mass shooting and Salinas armed robbery cases

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KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department have scheduled a joint press conference Friday morning to make a major announcement involving three ongoing investigations. Officials are planning to unveil ā€œsignificant developmentsā€ related to the double homicide that...

King City unveils new Downtown Plaza, Visitor and History Center

KING CITY — Under blue skies and warm sunshine, local officials and residents packed the corner of Broadway Street and Vanderhurst Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of King City’s long‑awaited Downtown Plaza and Visitor and History Center. The project, six years in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 6, 2025

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FAIR VOLUNTEERS MONTEREY — Monterey County Fair is calling on community members to be part of one of the area’s most beloved annual traditions. The 2025 Monterey County Fair will take place Thursday, Aug. 28, through Monday, Sept. 1, and the Fair is currently seeking...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 22, 2024

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TOWN HALL SALINAS — Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo will host a County Budget and Housing Town Hall for District 1 residents on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the El Gabilan Library Community Room, 1400 North Main St., in Salinas. A...

Fort Hunter Liggett sets Youth Fishing Derby for April 27

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JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby for ages 15 and younger on Saturday, April 27, from 6:30 a.m. to noon at Del Venturi Reservoir. The reservoir will be stocked with...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 26, 2023

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PARKS REOPEN MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks staff reopened nearly all county parks, including Manzanita Park, Royal Oaks Park, San Lorenzo Park and Toro Park, on Jan. 20 after removing immediate winter storm hazards and debris. Jacks Peak Park, however,...

Zavala joins King City PD as newest officer

KING CITY — King City Police Department recently welcomed the city’s newest officer, Javier Zavala, to the force. Officer Zavala, a Greenfield native and Navy veteran, was sworn in Aug. 8. Zavala graduated from Monterey Peninsula College Law Enforcement Academy in April. He is currently in...

Fundraiser to help King City family that lost home in fire

KING CITY — A fundraiser is planned for Sunday, June 5, to help King City residents Al and Yvonne Ayala, who lost their home in a fire on May 15 in the 100 block of North Mildred Avenue. Sponsored by Guadalupano Society, there will be...

King City teen arrested on firearm and drug charges

KING CITY — A King City teenager has been arrested on charges related to the possession of firearms and drugs, including cocaine and marijuana. According to the King City Police Department, officers were on patrol on Aug. 27 at about 11:08 p.m. when they contacted...

Lockwood elementary students to return to campus next week

LOCKWOOD — Students are scheduled to return to San Antonio Elementary School when the campus reopens Monday. The school applied for a waiver in early October, which was approved by the state and county, to permit in-person instruction even while Monterey County remains in the...
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