California Highway Patrol pilot Shayne Dickson (second from left) discusses the features of a CHP helicopter with families during King City’s National Night Out on Aug. 3. (Sean Roney/Staff)

KING CITY — More than 500 community members attended King City’s seventh annual National Night Out on Aug. 3 at the King City Fire Department.

National Night Out was held throughout the Salinas Valley as part of a nationwide series of community events to build relationships between law enforcement and residents.

People could speak directly with cops and other emergency personnel, as well as visit numerous community booths and get free treats.

Emergency vehicles from King City Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Fort Hunter Liggett and the local fire department were also on display.

Last year’s Night Out was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Children play a giant game of checkers as families go inside the King City Fire Department’s garage area to visit booths and food stands during King City’s National Night Out on Aug. 3. (Sean Roney/Staff)
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Sean Roney is a freelance reporter for King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune, a unified publication of Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune. He covers general news for the Salinas Valley communities in South Monterey County.

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