Community rallies to save Sober Grad Night for King City High’s Class of 2026
KING CITY — What began as uncertainty ended as a night of celebration, thanks to the generosity and determination of the King City community.
When the Silva family, who had faithfully led Sober Grad Night for many years, stepped back from organizing the event, it...
Baseball | King City honors seniors, award winners at banquet
KING CITY — King City High School’s baseball program hosted its annual awards banquet on May 29, celebrating the accomplishments of its players and coaching staff following another successful season.
The evening recognized the team’s graduating seniors, individual award winners and All-League selections while providing...
King City honors 2026 Beautification Award recipients at annual BBQ
KING CITY — Community members gathered at San Lorenzo Park on June 17 to celebrate the neighbors and businesses helping keep King City looking its best during the 2026 Beautification BBQ, a joint meeting of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and...
King City community walks return Thursday
KING CITY — City of King will relaunch its Community Walk program on Thursday, June 25, with weekly walks scheduled through Aug. 13.
The free events will take place every Thursday at 6 p.m., beginning at the King City Downtown Plaza, located at 326 Broadway...
Free Alzheimer’s workshop set for Tuesday in King City
KING CITY — Families, caregivers and community members will have an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a free educational workshop hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center on Tuesday, June 23.
The workshop is scheduled...
Car Seat Check Event promotes child passenger safety in King City
KING CITY — Families received hands-on safety checks May 31 during a Car Seat Check Event hosted by the Monterey County Health Department and Mee Memorial Healthcare System in King City.
Certified car seat technicians inspected installations, checked for proper fit and reviewed safety recalls....
Guest Column | A Year of Progress During King City Beautification Week 2026
Our annual King City Beautification Week is a good time to pause and reflect on what has happened in the past year as it relates to the appearance of our town.
Let me outline for you what I see that encourages me regarding individual residents...
Salinas Valley Fair employee retires after 42 years
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair is recognizing the retirement of longtime employee Rick Grogan after more than 42 years of service to the fairgrounds and the community.
According to the fair, Grogan spent more than four decades helping maintain and improve the Salinas Valley...
Monterey County launches 911 Nurse Navigation program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate care while preserving emergency resources for life-threatening situations.
The program, announced June 1, is a partnership between the Monterey County Emergency...
King City seventh graders bring medieval history to life
KING CITY — Seventh-grade students at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City stepped back in time May 23 as part of the campus was transformed into a lively Medieval Faire filled with pageantry, hands-on learning and interactive activities.
The annual event immersed students in...























