🌱 How 9-1-1 dispatchers saved a lost hiker in King City

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In today's newsletter:

• How 9-1-1 dispatchers saved a lost hiker in King City

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
• Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dispatchers praised for guiding lost hikers to safety in King City, Carmel fall rescues (kingcityrustler.com) — Monterey County dispatchers recently helped guide a lost hiker to safety at San Lorenzo Park in King City using advanced location technology and calm instructions. In a separate incident near Carmel, another dispatcher directed a stranded hiker out of Point Lobos after dark. County officials say both rescues show how 9-1-1 staff quietly save lives across the region.
   

📸 Around King City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in King City

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• City Council Meeting
  City Hall, 212 S Vanderhurst Ave, King City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• St. John's Catholic Church Bingo Night
  St. John Catholic Church Parish Hall , 504 N. 3rd St. , King City
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• St. John's Catholic Church Bingo Night
  St. John Catholic Church Parish Hall , 504 N. 3rd St. , King City
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• đ PJ Day đ§¸
  Soledad Unified Soledad, CA 93960
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grant
  Soledad Unified Soledad, CA 93960
• Soledad - Student Support Center
  Soledad Branch - Monterey County Free Libraries , 401 Gabilan Dr , Soledad
  12:00 pm
• Gonzales-Tech Help Fridays
  Gonzales Branch - Monterey County Free Libraries , 630 5th St , Gonzales
  12:00 pm
• đ Girls Basketball vs NMCH- Cooper
  Soledad Unified Soledad, CA 93960
  5:30 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Fox Theater , 241 Main St , Salinas
  6:15 pm

Saturday December 20

• Natividad creek park garden workday
  Natividad Creek Park , 1395 Nogal Dr , Salinas
  10:00 am
• Demon Hunters Fan Central!
  Northridge Mall , 796 Northridge Dr , Salinas
  10:00 am
• Harajuku Holiday Fest!
  Northridge Mall , 796 Northridge Dr , Salinas
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in King City. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in King City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soledad

• CalFresh, Medi-Cal application workshop set for Thursday in Soledad (salinasvalleytribune.com)
• Officer Involved Shooting Under Review in Soledad (crimevoice.com)
• ‘It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas …' (salinasvalleytribune.com)

Carmel Valley

• Menorah lighting moves forward in Carmel Valley, emphasizing unity after deadly attack overseas (cbs8.com)
• Victim says 3 sought medical attention after Carmel Valley dog bites (ksbw.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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