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January 18, 2026

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Color Mee Run sees approximately 25 participants. Ethan Alatorre and Katherine Carrasco come in first and second on April 1.

Longtime dentist Dr. Phillips retires

David Phillips has closed his King City dental practice as of the middle of March, officially retiring after 40 years.

Fort Hunter Liggett dedicates new training complex, track

Fort Hunter Liggett opens it's operation training facilities including new administration offices, barracks, track and more.

Libraries to celebrate National DNA Day

Monterey County Free Libraries will host a series of National DNA Day events in South County this week to highlight the role of genetics in the modern world, in addition to discussing what the human genome will mean to the leaders of tomorrow and encouraging local youth and adults to take an interest in the subjects of genomics and genetics.

Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 40,000 visitors

The 74th annual Salinas Valley Fair was packed with entertainment, livestock, youth exhibits and displays of the Salinas Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and abundance.

Retiring Ballengee closes dentist office

Edward Ballengee closed his dental office at the end of March, and a party is planned for Saturday with friends and past patients to celebrate his more than 55 years of practice in King City.

Wineries celebrate ā€˜Wine Day’

May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.

Recovery plan released for threatened salamander

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.

No longer just a dream

Salinas Valley businessman Raymond Costa, who owns and operates 10 local McDonald’s franchises, helped to make the college aspirations of his employees possible last Wednesday.

County supervisor applauds new drinking water program

Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo applauded a first-of-its-kind drinking water replacement program between the Salinas Basin Agricultural Stewardship Group, LLC, and the State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality
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