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November 26, 2025

King City ballet dancer begins journey to Washington, D.C.

KING CITY — King City student Ashley Madrid left last Saturday to begin her yearlong studies at the Kirov Academy of Washington, D.C., in order to pursue the art of ballet. Monterey County Dance Foundation awarded Madrid a $3,000 scholarship that has made it possible...

Long-term lane closure set for Highway 101 near King City

KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will enter a new phase with a long-term lane closure set to begin next month. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2, the left lane of northbound 101 will be closed from First...

Mee Memorial Healthcare System adds Harvard-educated ophthalmologist

KING CITY — A Harvard-educated, patient-first ophthalmologist with 37 years of experience has joined the team of physicians at Mee Memorial Healthcare System. Now serving patients in South Monterey County, Dr. Victor Holmes, who served his residency at Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia, is an...

South County Animal Rescue hosts first event for dogs

Dogs and their owners took over Front Street and Cesar Chavez Park on Sept. 29 to celebrate the first Dog Days of Summer, sponsored by South County Animal Rescue.

King City man arrested for vandalizing Wells Fargo bank

KING CITY — A 33-year-old man from King City has been arrested for vandalism after police said he broke the front window to the local Wells Fargo bank. According to the King City Police Department, on Feb. 21 at about 11:15 a.m., officers responded to...

King City Police seek public’s help in fatal shooting

KING CITY — King City Police Department is asking for the public’s help with information about last Sunday’s shooting that killed a 22-year-old man from King City. According to the department, gunshots were reported on Jan. 9 at about 4:50 p.m. in the 300 block...

Salinas Valley Fair livestock auction to remain virtual in 2021

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has announced plans for the 2021 Salinas Valley Fair, which will again include a virtual livestock show and auction due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ā€œWith many unknowns for 2021, the Salinas Valley Fair is planning...

Transportation Agency celebrates grand opening of King City Traffic Garden

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Transportation Agency of Monterey County celebrated the grand opening of the King City Traffic Garden with community members earlier this month at San Antonio Park in King City. The Dec. 2 event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the community celebration that invited both...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 20, 2024

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BLOCK PARTY KING CITY — A District 4 Block Party, sponsored by King City Police Department, City of King and A&G Plumbing, is set for Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the 100 block of Sussex Way. There will be music, games,...

Monterey County Dance Foundation raises money for ballet costumes

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Foundation hosted ā€œA Toast to Danceā€ fundraiser earlier this month at Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield to raise money for new costumes. The Saturday afternoon event consisted of a variety of ā€œThe Nutcracker Balletā€ dance performances, musical entertainment by the...
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