King City police chief announces departure
KING CITY — Police Chief Robert Masterson will be leaving after more than four years at the helm of the King City Police Department, the City of King announced this week.
Masterson, who has worked for King City since July 2016, recently accepted the police...
Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures Barrel Race marks 10th anniversary in King City
KING CITY — Hundreds of riders and supporters gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds earlier this month as Key For a Cure celebrated the 10th Annual Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures Barrel Race in King City.
Organizers said the two-day event drew more than 200 riders...
New Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving resources available in King City
KING CITY — Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia is a team effort. Whether you are a primary caregiver, a family decision-maker, or a concerned loved one, local resources are available to support you.
Through a partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association, Del Mar Caregiver...
Highway 101 paving project to begin near King City, lane closures expected
KING CITY — A paving project on Highway 101, from the Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Avenue near Greenfield, is set to begin Monday, April 6.
Construction crews will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...
Vaccination efforts continue as Monterey County moves to Orange Tier
MONTEREY COUNTY — Vaccination numbers continue to climb in Monterey County, with County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno announcing that more than 35% of county residents age 16 and over have received at least one vaccine dose.
During a March 31 press briefing, Moreno noted...
King City student band performs at middle school
KING CITY — Many emotions ran through students and teachers on the last day of school June 10 at Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City.
Students received their yearbooks, while others earned their eighth-grade promotion certificate. It was the time to have friends sign...
Cal Water expands water-saving programs for King City customers
KING CITY — As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping customers save water every day through expanded water conservation programs and educational resources.
These programs and resources include newly launched lawn-to-garden and spray-to-drip rebates, which offer incentives for...
Governor recall election underway in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Election packets have been mailed out to 211,000 registered voters in Monterey County, according to Monterey County Assistant Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez.
During a press briefing Aug. 18, Martinez said county residents have begun receiving those packets as early as Aug....
Sun Street completes King City campus with new youth center
KING CITY — Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in King City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house.
The June 28 celebration marked the final construction phase of Sun Street’s King City campus at 641 Broadway...
Protesters rally for reform at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — An estimated three-dozen protesters gathered at the front driveway of Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on Aug. 6, before moving to Monterey County Jail in Salinas that afternoon as part of a statewide effort calling for...
