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Mee Memorial’s drive-thru educational event brings awareness to diabetes

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System observed Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day with a Nov. 12 drive-thru educational event. Attendees were able to pull through the hospital parking lot in King City and pick up diabetes information, which included a risk-assessment questionnaire. Heidi...

City of King, Waste Management propose special process for delinquent accounts

Waste Management
KING CITY — City of King and Waste Management Inc., the refuse and recycling collection operator, are proposing a special assessment process for delinquent accounts. Waste Management has experienced a large number of unpaid accounts for its services in King City, according to City Manager...

Local art champions awarded at annual gala

The 14th Annual Champions of the Arts Gala recently honored former King City resident Hector Dionicio Mendoza and longtime Greenfield volunteer Silka Saavedra, among others, for their contributions to the local arts community.

King City barrel race fundraiser exceeds goals

KING CITY — A local barrel race fundraiser exceeded its goals this year, bringing in nearly $50,000 for the Key for a Cure Foundation, in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Ā  The fundraiser, ā€œChasing Dreams, Finding Cures,ā€ hosted its fifth annual rodeo event over...

King City Councilmember Acosta dies

KING CITY — King City Councilmember Darlene ā€œDeeā€ Acosta has died after a brief illness, announced City of King officials last week. Acosta, who recently submitted a letter of resignation from the King City Council effective Feb. 14 due to health reasons, died that Tuesday...

Supervisor Lopez to help lead Rural County Representatives of California

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was selected by his peers to serve as second vice chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) in early December. On Jan. 12, Lopez took the Oath of Office as administered by California State Sen....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 10, 2021

CHRISTMAS AT THE FORT JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett is inviting the community to a Christmas celebration at the installation on Saturday, Dec. 11. Holiday activities for the evening, from 4 to 9 p.m., include ugly sweater contest, light show, live karaoke, Christmas movie at...

New coffee shop under construction in King City

KING CITY — A new coffee shop named Hestia is in the works for downtown King City, and will be owned and operated by local mother-and-daughter team Kelly Green and Sierra Stamps. The location is currently under construction along the 300 block of Broadway Street. Green...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 10, 2021

SENIOR SOCIAL SOLEDAD — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has created a new monthly program for active seniors, age 60-plus, called SOCOS SOCIAL (SOuth COunty Seniors SOCIAL). The program kicks off in Soledad on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Search underway for suspect who opened fire at King City party, injuring 2

Police crime
KING CITY — King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street on Sept. 29 at about 1 a.m.Ā  While en route, KCPD was advised of two victims of gunshot wounds being transported to...
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