The Cork & Plough celebrates five years in King City
KING CITY — The Cork & Plough restaurant in King City
will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Valentine’s Day.
The restaurant has maintained a rotating seasonal menu in
coordination with local growers and producers, and will have a special menu not
only for the romantic holiday, but...
King City High School begins installation of solar panels
KING CITY — Crews have begun the installation of
solar arrays at King City High School’s parking lot off Broadway Street, which
is scheduled for completion in late April.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School
District’s energy service agreement with ForeFront Power includes the
installation of solar arrays...
Monterey County considers tax hike for aging dams, reservoirs
MONTEREY COUNTY — A community workshop was held last Friday in
Salinas to consider options in how to pay for Monterey County’s aging dams and
reservoirs, which continue to provide water for drinking and agriculture to the
Salinas Valley.
Landowners, politicians, legal experts and concerned
citizens packed the...
King City VFW announces local essay contest winners
SALINAS VALLEY — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 in King City recently awarded scholarships to four students from South Monterey County who participated in the local organization’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth contests.
The Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition is open to...
King City residents, businesses honored at awards dinner
KING CITY — A few of King City’s
finest community members and businesses were honored Saturday evening during
the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Annual Awards Dinner.
The Jan. 25 ceremony,
hosted inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds,
recognized Monterey County Dance Theatre and
Artistic...
Four-story buildings could be in King City’s future
KING CITY — King City will soon have a change in city code that allows four-story hotels with a maximum height of 50 feet, after a recent decision by the city council.
The current city code limits height to 30 feet and two stories. The...
Ranch Rodeo brings western traditions to Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY — Last Sunday’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo drew 118 participants from the Central Coast and paid out $9,083 in prize money to winners at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds’ Rava Equestrian Center in King City.
The 2020 Ranch Rodeo, a partnership between the Salinas...
Mayor LeBarre reflects on King City’s progress
KING CITY — King City Mayor Mike LeBarre delivered a state
of the city address during last Tuesday’s luncheon meeting for the Southern
Monterey County Republican Women Federated.
LeBarre reflected on the recent developments he has been a
part of in his time on the city council,...
Artist duo creates field of exploration along Salinas River
SALINAS VALLEY — A secret garden named Lesnini Field has been created along the Salinas River in South Monterey County to showcase art and to emphasize discovery.
Created by California-based visual artist and writer Erik
Bakke and Dutch visual artist and educator Andre Dekker in...
New laws take effect in California for 2020
CALIFORNIA — The beginning of a new year comes with many new
laws taking effect throughout the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed numerous bills into law that aim to tackle issues including firearms, housing, pollution, schools, animal rights and more.
South Monterey County businesses,...
