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March 24, 2026

Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program

Salinas Valley State Prison’s new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.

Under surveillance

Members of the community were invited to an open house last week at the King City Police Department to get an up-close look at the City of King’s new citywide security camera system and celebrate the completion of the nearly half-million dollar project’s first phase.

Scholarship winners recognized by local Republican Women Federated

Two special guests joined the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated for its monthly meeting last week at Lawrence’s Restaurant in King City — high school graduates Veronica Gasca of Greenfield and Thomas Stephens of King City, who both earned scholarships from the nonprofit.

New year brings new laws

When recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, it was arguably the most significant of 859 new laws taking effect in 2018.

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Dozens of children waited in line Saturday morning not only to receive a free candy medal, but also to enter King City’s newest park now stocked with playground equipment.

Police investigating 4th shooting in 10 days

King City Police Department is currently investigating the city’s fourth shooting in just over a week, circulating a photo of the latest incident’s suspect vehicle taken from security cameras.

Fort Hunter Liggett honors Merritt for her military support

Fort Hunter Liggett honored local Jolon resident Kathy Merritt for her support of the military through events and donations on March 8.

ā€˜The Kitchen’ is open

A new open air market called ā€œThe Kitchenā€ kicked off its seasonal run last Wednesday in the JV Automobiles parking lot at 815 Broadway St.

ā€˜Folklorico Nutcracker’ coming to South County

Now in its fifth year of touring Monterey County, Dance Kids of Monterey County has announced that it will once again present performances of ā€œCascanueces: A Folklorico Nutcrackerā€ in South County schools in November.

Camp allows inmates to connect with their children

Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.
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