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December 25, 2025

Chavez announces candidacy for Monterey County supervisor

A new contender has entered the race for the District 3 position on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Alejandro Chavez of Soledad announced his candidacy Jan. 4 in front of the Soledad Pinnacles Visitor Center.

Donations needed as Salvation Army gears up for holidays

The Salvation Army is currently wrapping up its applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets program.

Patriotic pride

King City kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration a day early this year with the local Chamber’s fireworks show at the Salinas Valley Fair’s Stampede Arena, drawing nearly 700 spectators to the grandstand to view the display while thousands more watched from the surrounding area.

Man shot in front of Robert Stanton Theatre

A high school independent student was shot while in his car in front of the Robert Stanton Theatre at King City High School on March 21.

Ag Tech Summit to mobilize agricultural technologies

The Hartnell College Agriculture Business and Technology Institute in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) will co-host the Fourth Annual Salinas Valley Ag Technology Summit.

Hartnell hires new dean for South County

Mostafa Ghous has taken over as dean of South County education services at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center, replacing Renata Funke, who retired from the position.

Arts Council announces Fine Arts Calendar artist receptions

The Arts Council for Monterey County will host two receptions to celebrate the artists whose artwork is featured in its 2018 Fine Arts Calendar Celebrating Monterey County.

ROAD REPAIR

The City of King is beginning construction to repair two roads considered to be in the worst condition among local streets.

4 Cities 4 Peace Block Party set for Saturday

The fourth annual Four Cities for Peace Block Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at Central Park in Gonzales.

Council looks into marijuana ordinances

The City of King is looking into making changes to the commercial medical marijuana and recreational ordinances to align itself with Prop 64.
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