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Photos | Christmas parade spreads holiday cheer in King City

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Lighted Christmas Parade featured many decorated floats and vehicles, spreading some holiday cheer throughout downtown on Dec. 17. This year’s parade featured the theme ā€œChristmas Music Magic.ā€

Salinas Valley park projects receive $26M in state grants

SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly $26 million has been awarded for park projects in the Salinas Valley as part of the state’s ā€œOutdoors for Allā€ initiative to enable all Californians to access parks and open space. California State Parks announced Dec. 8 that a total of...

Remembering the life of King City High student Ebony Vega-Politron

KING CITY — Back in September, King City High took on Rancho San Juan during a Thursday night football game, but front and center were the senior cheerleaders, who left one spot noticeably empty on the sidelines except for sunflowers and a poster honoring...

King City residents join USC’s largest marching band ever

KING CITY — Miguel Aguirre and his daughter Karina Aguirre of King City performed together in the largest University of Southern California (USC) Trojan Marching Band ever to take the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in late October. Nearly 900 alumni joined 250 current...

South Monterey County nonprofits awarded more than $25K in grants

KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) has awarded $25,300 in grants this year to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations providing services in King City and surrounding communities. Guided by an advisory board of local residents, SMCF raises money to provide grants each...

ā€˜Nutcracker’ dazzles South Monterey County during sold-out shows

KING CITY — The 62nd annual ā€œNutcracker Balletā€ dazzled local audiences once again last weekend at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. Produced by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre, the holiday classic is one of the oldest ā€œNutcrackerā€ productions in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 20, 2021

TRAFFIC REMINDER GONZALES — City of Gonzales is reminding residents to pay attention to the Public Works employees directing traffic each weekday morning on the Fifth Street Bridge. Lately, the employees have experienced motorists who are not respecting their traffic control and have created dangerous...

King City Cemetery among locations for Wreaths Across America Day

KING CITY — King City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m., joining more than 3,000 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 17, 2021

BETHLEHEM EXPERIENCE KING CITY — Everyone is invited to a ā€œBethlehem Experienceā€ on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Casey Redtail Ranch Barn, 53060 Pine Canyon Road, in King City. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church and Sol Treasures Art Center, the...

King City fourth grader wins holiday poster contest

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Manager Janet Bessemer recently announced that Jocelyn Ramires won the Chamber’s poster contest for its 22nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Ramires, a fourth grader at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City, will ride in...
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