Toy and coat drives begin in King City
KING CITY ā Holidays are quickly approaching, and King City Rural 4-H is partnering with the Salinas Valley Fair to host a Toy Drive and Coat Drive for those families in need during Christmas in the community.
Join them in bringing unwrapped toys and coats...
King Cityās La Cocina becomes Blue Zones certified
KING CITY ā La Cocina (The Kitchen) in King City has been recognized as the first outdoor market in Monterey County to be Blue Zones certified.
A membership ribbon cutting was held Aug. 2 in conjunction with the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2022
LOAN PROGRAM
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad is now accepting applications for the Soledad Downtown Facade Loan Program. Any business owner or commercial property owner located in the Downtown Commercial District can apply for the program, which can help enhance the appearance of their commercial...
King City’s Trunk or Treat to bring safe spookiness for Halloween
KING CITY ā The third annual Trunk or Treat will be hosted by King City Recreation Department, which takes on a whole new significance as parents consider what it means to trick-or-treat in the era of Covid-19.
Trunk or Treat not only offers a place...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2024
WHITE CANE DAY
KING CITY ā King City Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day on Friday, Oct. 4, with tables set up at Kaseyās Fitness, Safeway and Ace Hardware in King City for monetary donations. The majority of funds collected will benefit...
Volunteers beautify King City during town-wide cleanup
KING CITY ā More than 50 community members participated in the Town Wide Clean Up hosted by King City in Bloom on Nov. 21, during which they picked up litter and helped improve the look of the town.
Among the volunteers out to beautify the...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 31, 2022
OVERDOSE AWARENESS
SALINAS ā Sun Street Centers will host the Overdose Awareness Symposium on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. This is a free, countywide event focused on the uptick in drug-related...
āNutcracker Balletā returns to stage in King City
KING CITY ā The 62nd annual āNutcracker Balletā leaps to the stage once again after Covid-19 caused a nearly two-year absence of the historic production in South Monterey County.
The Robert Stanton Theater in King City will bustle with activity of live performance from Dec....
South Monterey County families still in need of infant supplies
SALINAS VALLEY ā Diaper distributions two weeks ago in South Monterey County highlighted a growing need for infant supplies along with increased need for food.
Agencies in Gonzales, Greenfield and King City each received diapers and wipes from First 5 Monterey County, but their supplies...
Pinot for Paws fundraiser helps South County Animal Rescue
Manzoni Vineyards and South County Animal Rescue hosted the second annual Pinot for Paws event June 10 that featured the band Soulfoot. The day consisted of a barbecue lunch, executive raffle, live music, dancing and wine tasting.