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  WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, January 13 Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) re-introduced the Credit Card Competition Act. The Senate companion bill is being led by Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). "The average American household is paying over $1,000 each year on credit card swipe fees, the highest in the world. Right now, just two major credit card companies are setting swipe fees for the nation's largest banks, crushing consumers and small businesses. Our bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act will provide needed relief by fostering competition, lowering prices for everyone. I'm proud to re-introduce this bill with my House and Senate colleagues," said Rep. Lofgren. “Credit Card companies have been raking in record profits at the expense of Main Street America. I thank President Trump for fighting for hardworking Americans,” said Rep. Gooden. “Americans are struggling with everyday purchas...

  SPCA Monterey County is offering low-cost mobile spay and neuter services in King City this January, made possible by the support of their donors.  SPCA Monterey County upcoming mobile spay/neuters in King City include:     Thursday, January 15: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St.     Thursday, January 22: King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. This is in addition to their low-cost Veterinary Clinic at the SPCA, available by appointment Monday through Friday every week, which spays and neuters over 8,000 animals every year and offers free feral cat surgeries year-round.  The cost for these mobile clinics in King City is just $95 for male dogs and puppies and $55 for all cats and kittens. The price includes the pet’s surgery and rabies vaccination. The surgeries are available to pets 2 months to 6 years of age, weighing 2 to 30 pounds. These clinics are open to all Monterey County residents.  Deposits to hold your spot are requir...

  Monterey County, CA — Beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the County of Monterey will implement interim security screening for members of the public attending Monterey County Board of Supervisors meetings in the Government Center located at 168 W. Alisal Street in Salinas. Screenings will take place at the entrance to the Board Chambers and will include handheld metal detection wands and bag checks. Signage will be posted at the entrance to guide visitors through the screening process, and security staff will be available to assist. The screenings are being implemented to enhance safety for visitors, employees, and County operations. Members of the public planning to attend Tuesday Board meetings are encouraged to allow extra time for entry into the Board Chambers. These interim measures will remain in place for all Board meetings while the County works to implement long-term security improvements, including a permanent metal detector system for the Government Center. The County...

  There will be a recycling event for wreaths that were placed on veterans graves on December 13. Volunteers can bring hand clippers and meet at the King City Cemetery located at 1010 Broadway in King City at 10am on Saturday, January 17.  Volunteers are asked to please enter the cemetery at the back gate. Farm animal owners can pick up the foliage that day. Any students wanting community service credit hours for volunteering at this event, please bring your school form with you. Please contact Kathy Imamura, (408) 802-4437 for further information.

  A fatal multi-vehicle collision happened on Saturday night, January 10 at 9:51 p.m. on northbound Highway 101 outside of King City. According to the King City CHP a 2016 Toyota Tacoma driven by 65-year-old Paul Lee Cooper of Otis, Oregon was heading the wrong way going southbound in the northbound lanes south of Jolon Road, while a 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by 33-year-old Dinora Maribel Gomez of Salinas was heading northbound on Highway 101 south of Jolon Road in the #1 lane and a Honda Accord driven by 36-year-old Ignacio Sangerman of King City was also traveling northbound on Highway 101 south of Jolon Road but was in the #2 lane. Due to Cooper's level of impairment his vehicle went the wrong way on Highway 101 going directly into the path of Gomez' vehicle causing the rear of her car to crash with the front of the vehicle driven by Sangerman. Cooper was arrested, sustaining major injuries and was transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas where as of January 12 is...

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on January 9 that Judge Mark. E Hood sentenced 42-year-old Miguel Rubio of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing 3 counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14. These offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law. Rubio will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Jane Doe 2 reported that Rubio, a family member, had been sexually assaulting her for many years. Jane Doe 2 reported that Rubio touched her intimate areas over her clothing starting when she was in 7th grade. Jane Doe 2 disclosed that the sexual assaults continued until she left for college. Jane Doe 2’s brave disclosure to law enforcement resulted in Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 3 also reporting that Rubio had sexually assaulted them. Jane Doe 1 reported that Rubio touched her intimate areas numerous times over the clothing while she was sle...