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SALINAS — Velocity Invitational, a motorsports and lifestyle event, returns to Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas this weekend with a lineup of the world’s best cars competing on the track. “Velocity Invitational is now entering its third thrilling year,” said Velocity Invitational Founder Jeff...

KING CITY — Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, King City Police Department will be actively looking for drivers who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law throughout the month. “In today’s fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

KING CITY — Holidays are quickly approaching, and King City Rural 4-H is partnering with the Salinas Valley Fair to host a Toy Drive and Coat Drive for those families in need during Christmas in the community. Join them in bringing unwrapped toys and coats...

CALIFORNIA — In an unusual — and somewhat controversial — move, federal wildlife officials in California are teaming up with a wind power company to breed endangered California condors in captivity, in an effort to replace any that might be felled by turbine blades. The...

SALINAS VALLEY — It has been an especially busy start to the New Year at Salinas Valley Health, with four baby deliveries by early morning, including the first baby born in Monterey County in 2025. Salinas couple Yvette Ochoa-Alderete and Jeremy Arcega were all set...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) announced that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta has secured $640,000 in federal funding for TAMC to develop a Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan. The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Plan will be a comprehensive county-wide safety...

KING CITY — On Dec. 30, a 17-year-old girl reported to King City Police Department that she was a victim of rape after attending a party in the 100 block of Bedford Circle in King City on Dec. 24. “During the party, the suspect provided...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other state and local agencies, continued enforcement efforts in July against the unlicensed cannabis industry. Last week the Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit...

GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-owned lavender farm and wellness brand located in South Monterey County, has been awarded the 2024 Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business of the Year for the Monterey Bay region. The Central Coast SBDC’s recognition highlights Lavender Creek’s...