King City, CA · Daily edition

King City news for Saturday, October 31, 2026

2 stories from King City and Monterey County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Monterey County

Monterey County Election Office Extends Hours Oct. 31, Nov. 1 Ahead of Nov. 3 Vote

Monterey County Elections will offer extended in-person voting and ballot return hours at its Salinas office on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. In San Ardo, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sidewalks is set for Monday, Nov. 2, at 12:20 p.m. at Center and Godchaux streets. Soledad will host a free Día de los Muertos celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Soledad Community Center. Gonzales is offering free Spanish-language financial literacy workshops on Nov. 2, 9 and 16 at the Gonzales Community Center.

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Community News · King City, CA

Salinas Valley Fair Board Names Chris Garmon as CEO

The Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors unanimously approved Chris Garmon as the fair's new chief executive officer during its Oct. 29 regular meeting in King City, California. Garmon brings more than 10 years of experience with California fairs, having served as deputy manager at the Kern County Fair and Monterey County Fair. In his new role, he will oversee operations and management of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds facility in King City and the annual fair. The 2027 Salinas Valley Fair is scheduled for May 13-16 with the theme "Back to Our Roots."

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