King City begins work on Downtown Streetscape Project
KING CITY — King City Council recently awarded the bid for implementing the Downtown Streetscape Project to Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE), which started construction on June 12.
The project will expand the corner bulbouts, redesign the medians and add decorative crosswalks on Broadway Street, from...
Scheid Family Wines announces King City, Greenfield winners of 2023 scholarship program
KING CITY — Scheid Family Wines has announced the student winners of the 2023 Scheid Writing Contest.
Now celebrating its 35th year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated a total of $415,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students....
City of King staff dominates ‘Move It’ spring challenge
KING CITY — The team from City of King dominated the “Move It Monterey County” Spring Challenge, which occurred April 1 through May 5.
Presented by Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in co-sponsorship with Blue Zones Monterey County and MY Museum, the goal of...
Local leaders dedicate King City Post Office in honor of former postmaster
KING CITY — State and local leaders came together last month to dedicate the King City Post Office in honor of former postmaster and veteran Rudolph “Rudy” Banuelos.
A dedication ceremony was held May 26 outside the King City Post Office, with Rep. Jimmy Panetta,...
Construction on Highway 101 in King City enters final phases with asphalt paving of ramps
KING CITY — Construction on Highway 101 in King City is nearing its last weeks with the application of rubberized hot mix asphalt to all on and off ramps.
Starting Tuesday, June 13, and continuing Monday through Friday over the next two weeks, crews will...
San Ardo man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation
SAN ARDO — A Monterey County judge sentenced Angel Rojas Lugos, 43, of San Ardo, to 142 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on May 19.
On March 15, a jury found Lugos guilty of two counts of committing oral...
King City Chamber, Rotary luncheon meeting to promote Beautification Week
KING CITY — The 31st annual King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and King City Rotary Club joint meeting to promote Beautification Week is planned for Wednesday, June 14, at noon.
The luncheon at San Lorenzo Park’s DeAnza building is being sponsored by Waste...
Hartnell College athletes receive 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 student-athletes, including three from South Monterey County, were awarded a 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarship during a celebration dinner at the Hartnell College main campus in Salinas.
Awards are in recognition of outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments while attending...
County of Monterey receives sonar devices to aid in water rescues
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Parks Department and Sheriff’s Office have received a lifesaving gift — handheld sonar devices and training to assist in water rescues.
The devices, called AquaEye, have advanced technology, using sonar and artificial intelligence. The donation of these devices...
