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April 26, 2026

King City dance studio resumes indoor practice

KING CITY — Students from Monterey County Dance Theatre were able to return to their dance studio in King City to resume indoor practice for the first time in 380 days. Director Janette Harkness called the past year ā€œthe roller coaster of all roller coasters,ā€...

Farmworker Housing Study Oversight Committee convenes to review progress

Farmworker Housing Study Oversight Committee
CENTRAL COAST — Despite significant progress since the release of a landmark 2018 farmworker housing study quantifying critically overcrowded housing conditions for agricultural workers in the region, thousands more homes are needed to relieve severe overcrowding, unaffordable rents and ensure the stability of the...

King City High’s Drama Department presents show-stopping musical comedy

King City High School Drama Department ā€œThe Drowsy Chaperone Jr.ā€ cast
KING CITY — King City High School’s Drama Department is set to bring big laughs and show-stopping numbers to the stage with its upcoming production of ā€œThe Drowsy Chaperone Jr.ā€ With a cast of 20 high school performers and the support of six dedicated student...

Fort Hunter Liggett soldiers give back to veterans center

JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett once again conducted an annual food drive to support the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County (VTC), donating more than 1,500 pounds of food this year. ā€œIt gives me great pleasure to give back the community, especially to the local...

King City man arrested for stabbing relative after disagreement

Police arrest crime
KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a stabbing report on Oct. 24 at about 3:05 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of Leeds Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The...

South Monterey County Joint Union High School District hires permanent superintendent

KING CITY — South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has announced that Jordan Mulder will serve as permanent superintendent for a three-year term, beginning Feb. 1. After conducting a search for a permanent superintendent, the district’s Board of Trustees met Jan. 26 and...

Town hall set for Thursday to help struggling businesses in South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — A virtual town hall meeting will take place Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. in order to discuss local economies and the resources available in South Monterey County. The May 14 meeting coincides with an extension made to special loans for local...

King City Young Farmers officially unveil revamped veterans memorial

KING CITY — King City Young Farmers officially dedicated the revamped veterans memorial, Avenue of Honor, inside San Lorenzo Park in King City on Independence Day.  The new location, near the front parking lot and barbecue areas, features stone plaques, flagpoles, dedication benches and a...

South County students start school year with fresh kicks

Hundreds of Soledad students started the 2019-20 school year this week with a brand new pair of shoes, thanks to a grant from My New Red Shoes.

Photo | King City Council presents ā€˜Day of Peace’ proclamation to local pastor

KING CITY — First Baptist Church Pastor Ken Reese was honored Feb. 25 by King City Council members with a proclamation aimed at commemorating the victims of last year’s tragic mass shooting, recognizing the local church and other faith-based organizations in leading the community’s...
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