King City Police becomes first in California to carry guns equipped with cameras
KING CITY — Gun-mounted cameras have been added to the technology in use by officers of the King City Police Department, the city announced last Thursday.
The department has purchased a total of 19 cameras at an approximate total cost of $12,000, making King City...
City of King announces police chief’s departure
KING CITY — King City Police Chief Keith Boyd will be leaving his post to accept the undersheriff position with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, city officials announced this week.
Boyd’s last day on the job with the City of King will be Dec. 29.
“Chief...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 2, 2023
GRAND OPENING
SOLEDAD — Grocery Outlet in Soledad will have a grand-opening celebration on Thursday, March 2, beginning at 7 a.m. The new grocery store, locally owned and operated by Zeke and Crystal Reyes, is located at 401 Nestles Road. A ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2022
FAMILY FUN
GREENFIELD — Family Fun Festival, a free celebration of active and healthy living, is planned for Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Oak Avenue Elementary School, 1239 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. Youth and their parents or guardians are encouraged...
King City High School recognizes top student-athletes for 2019-20
KING CITY — Top athletes were honored at King City High School on May 28, with a short outdoor ceremony during which Assistant Principal Michael Gray handed plaques to the student-athletes.
Esteban Deniz was named Male Athlete of Year, Jalen Mendez was named Female Athlete...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 vaccination rates remain stable
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno said the county continues to make Covid-19 vaccines available and is looking toward younger demographics to raise vaccination rates during a press briefing on June 9.
Of county residents age 12 and older, 63% have...
Santa pays special visit to King City seniors
Santa Claus paid a special visit to senior residents last Saturday during a spaghetti feed at the Leo Meyer Senior Center in King City.
“We fed a lot of people!” said Kim Ruiz of Coast and Valley Properties, which helped make the Dec. 16...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 18, 2021
POP-UP CLINIC
KING CITY — The VIDA Project, Monterey County Health Department and the City of King will co-host a Pop-Up Clinic on Friday, Nov. 19. The free clinic will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division...
