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Fatal Traffic Collision Involving an Electric Scooter in King City on November 9

  On Monday night, November 9, 2026, at approximately 5:16 p.m., officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to a reported traffic collision on the 100 block of Bassett Street. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult male lying in the street, unconscious and suffering from an apparent traumatic head injury. Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures along with assistance from King City Fire and ambulance personnel. The male was transported by ambulance to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas. Unfortunately, the male succumbed to his injuries. During the initial investigation, it was determined that the male was riding an electric scooter eastbound on Bassett Street while not wearing a helmet. The male lost control of the scooter and impacted the roadway, causing significant bodily injury. At this time, there are no indications other vehicles or people were involved in the collision. The identity of the victim is currently pending notification of...
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Monterey County DA Announces that there is Insufficient Evidence to Charge Moss Landing Shooting Suspect At This Time

  Salinas, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on November 9 that there is insufficient evidence at this time to bring criminal charges against Donald Breeden for his involvement in the Moss Landing shooting. On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:48 a.m., a shooting occurred during a party on Jetty Road in Moss Landing resulting in the death of two juveniles and a serious injury to a third young adult. The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office received and reviewed a filing referral against Donald Breeden for charges related to the shooting. After a thorough review, the District Attorney concludes there is insufficient evidence to file charges at this time. The evidence shows dozens of people attended the party, most or all of whom were juveniles and young adults. Among those in attendance included Norteno gang members and associates involved with both a group from Salinas and a group from Greenfield. The Salinas group included...
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SPCA Monterey County to Offer Free Microchipping and $25 Vaccination Event in Salinas on November 13

  SALINAS, CA - After incredibly successful events earlier this summer, SPCA Monterey County is holding another free microchip and affordable vaccination event on Friday, November 13, from 9 am to 1 pm at the SPCA Veterinary Clinic in Salinas.  Every year, the SPCA rescues thousands of stray dogs and cats, but a heartbreaking 89% of them arrive with no identification: no collar, ID tag, or microchip. This makes reuniting these lost pets with their worried families incredibly difficult if not impossible. To ease financial barriers and keep families whole, the SPCA is hosting a Free Microchip & Affordable Vaccination Event on Friday, November 13, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the SPCA Veterinary Clinic. “A microchip is the single most reliable tool we have to reunite lost pets with their families,” says Ben Shaw, SPCA Shelter Manager. “Accidents can happen to even the most attentive owners, a gate blows open or a collar slips off. A permanent microchip is a fail-safe ticket hom...
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Members of the Public are Invited to Observe 1% Manual Tally from the November 3, 2026 Monterey County Midterm General Election on November 12 in Salinas

  Salinas, CA – Monterey County Elections will conduct the required 1% Manual Tally for the November 3, 2026, General Election according to the following schedule:       Random selection of batches will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026.     The 1% Manual Tally will begin on Monday, November 16, 2026.   Members of the public are invited to observe both the random selection process and the manual tally at the Monterey County Elections Department, located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, in Salinas.   “The 1% manual tally is one of numerous audits taken to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the vote count,” said Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters. “The process is completely open to public observation.”   During the official canvass following each election, the elections official randomly selects batches of ballots for a manual tally and compares the results to the official reports generated by the voting system. Although t...
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Search Warrants Served in Ongoing Investigation of Moss Landing Shooting; One Person Arrested for Murder

  Monterey County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested an 18-year-old Greenfield resident in connection with a November 2, 2026, shooting along Jetty Road in Moss Landing that claimed the lives of 2 teenagers. On November 5, 2026, Monterey County Sheriff's Office detectives, assisted by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, Monterey Peninsula Special Response Unit, and California State Parks, executed two search warrants in the cities of Greenfield and King City. The first search warrant was served at approximately 3:00 PM in the 900 block of Maple Avenue in Greenfield. Three individuals were detained at this location. A second search warrant was executed at approximately 6:00 PM in the 45000 block of Crown Avenue in King City. As a result of the investigation and search warrants, Monterey County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested 18-year- old Donald William Breeden of Greenfield on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements. Breeden wa...
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Jeff Gorman to Speak at the SMCRWF Luncheon and Meeting on November 10 in King City

Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30am  at the Cork and Plough Restaurant located at 200 Broadway in King City. The guest speaker will be Jeff Gorman, District 3 Representative of the Monterey County Republican Party. Gorman will give an analysis of the November 3 Midterm General Election results. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For reservations and further information call (831) 385-1333 or email karenjleonhard@gmail.com  
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Oscar Avalos Named Inaugural Recipient of Mee Memorial Healthcare System's Friend of the Hospital Award

  KING CITY, Calif. November 4, 2026 — Mee Memorial Healthcare System on Wednesday, November 4 named Oscar Avalos the inaugural recipient of its Friend of the Hospital Award. The new annual honor recognizes individuals whose generosity and service strengthen the hospital and the communities it serves. The award comes ahead of National Rural Health Day on November 19.   Avalos has been a longtime supporter of Mee Memorial and the greater South Monterey County community. His contributions include organizing holiday gifts for residents of the hospital's Long-Term Care Unit, which brings comfort to residents during the holiday season and reminds them that their community has not forgotten them.   “I’m honored by this recognition. Having a strong, accessible hospital is critical for King City and all of our surrounding rural communities.” said Avalos, “We depend on MMHS, and I'm just grateful I can do my part to support the staff and patients. I want to thank the entire execut...
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