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COFFEE SHOP KING CITY — A grand opening and ribbon cutting is planned for Bloom Coffee Shop on Saturday, July 2. The new business opens at 10 a.m., with the ribbon cutting set for 2 p.m. The coffee shop is located inside King Kora Restaurant,...

TROOP DONATIONS KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated has partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort and will be collecting items to be sent to servicemen and women serving overseas on Oct. 4. Anyone who would like to participate can drop off items...

CALIFORNIA — Arcadia Publishing has announced the publication of “California Agriculture,” a new history of the state’s agriculture industry by author Patti DesMarais. The 128-page paperback is part of Arcadia’s “Images of America” book series, featuring historical information and photographs. Beginning with the Spanish padres in...

RESOLUTION CONTEST MONTEREY COUNTY — Have a New Year’s resolution? Let Monterey County Free Libraries know for a chance to win a prize. Share the resolution as a comment on its Facebook or Instagram post using the hashtag #emcfl. Contest ends Jan. 31. NO NUKES LOCKWOOD —...

CITY ROADS DISCUSSION SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host a community meeting to discuss ideas and get updates on city roads and safety measures on Wednesday, April 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive. There will be...

KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...

ADOPTION EVENT MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County will host its “Fall in Love” adoption event from Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12. During this period, all adoption fees will be waived, thanks to the support of donors; donations are encouraged to help sustain...

The City of King is urging the community to submit comments on the 2018 State Rail Plan to be included in the record to demonstrate King City's continued support of a new Multimodal Transit Center.

KING CITY — King City Council adopted an ordinance during its Feb. 25 meeting that will allow cannabis retail businesses within the city. The ordinance will take effect March 26 and allows up to two retail businesses in specific areas, which can include First Street east...