New building for Adult Transition Program in King City opens
KING CITY — Students and paraeducators from South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s Adult Transition Program (ATP) celebrated their new classroom adjacent to King City High School earlier this month.
King City Chamber Manager Janet Bessemer joined the group for a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Mee Memorial recognized as one of ‘27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024’
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “27 critical access hospitals to know in 2024.”
The list includes critical access hospitals across the United States, describing them as: “Vital components of the overall healthcare delivery...
Track and Field | 80th King City Invitational set for this Saturday
KING CITY — The 80th Annual King City Invitational Track and Field Meet will take place this Saturday at War Memorial Stadium.
The April 5 invitational will be hosted by the King City High School track and field team. Divisions include varsity boys and girls...
General Election 2024: Gonzales and King City tax measures facing defeat
SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in Gonzales and King City are leaning toward rejecting two local tax measures intended to boost funding for city improvements, according to Monterey County’s latest results in the Presidential General Election held on Nov. 5.
Both measures, Measure S in Gonzales...
King City Mustangs’ Garcia looks forward to leadership role on football team
KING CITY — Last season King City High football player Adrian Garcia was a vital part of the offense, as he was second in receiving yards with 530, and going into his senior year he wants to help elevate his team during his last...
Scheid Family Wines VP winemaker retires
MONTEREY COUNTY — Scheid Family Wines Vice President of Winemaking Dave Nagengast has announced his retirement after 20 years with the Monterey County-based wine company.
Nagengast was the creative and organizational mastermind behind the company’s portfolio of wines, an early adopter of sustainable farming and...
Annual water quality reports now available for Cal Water customers
KING CITY — To help residents and businesses learn about their local water supply, California Water Service (Cal Water) encourages its customers to visit and view their annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Customers can now find their 2022 CCRs, also known as water quality reports,...
Salinas Valley Fair ‘kicks off’ 2023 season
KING CITY — It was a packed house inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on April 15, as 600 supporters of the Salinas Valley Fair attended the annual Fair Kick-Off dinner, dance and auction fundraiser.
Guests were served a...
Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...
Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY — A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...






















