Four-story buildings could be in King Cityās future
KING CITY ā 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.Ā
The current city code limits height to 30 feet and two stories. The...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 28, 2022
LIBRARY CLOSURE
KING CITY ā King City Library will be closed this week for re-carpeting. Monterey County Free Librariesā Bookmobile and Pop-Up Library will be available across the street at the future site of the local history center on North Vanderhurst Avenue, each day through...
California National Guard helps with food distributions in Salinas Valley
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Food Bank for Monterey County has begun food distribution throughout the Salinas Valley, with a recent operation in King City seeing 525 cars show up to obtain food.
Members of the California National Guard were present to place the food into vehicles,...
King City Council examines accessory dwelling units ordinance
KING CITY ā King City Council introduced an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during its Aug. 25 meeting, with a second reading to take place at the upcoming Sept. 8 meeting.
Though limited in scope in what the state allows, such municipalities as King...
Roundtable highlights federal investment in Monterey County Family Justice Center
KING CITY ā U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta hosted a roundtable with local leaders last Thursday to highlight recent federal support for Monterey Countyās Family Justice Center initiative.
Family Justice Centers collocate legal and other support services in one location to ensure they are accessible for...
Monterey County supervisors spare sputtering cannabis equity grant program
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A Monterey County program to ensure equity in the local commercial cannabis market is sputtering but will continue on a smaller scale.
The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 19 to continue the Growing Equity Together program, known as GET, despite...
Local leaders dedicate King City Post Office in honor of former postmaster
KING CITY ā State and local leaders came together last month to dedicate the King City Post Office in honor of former postmaster and veteran Rudolph āRudyā Banuelos.
A dedication ceremony was held May 26 outside the King City Post Office, with Rep. Jimmy Panetta,...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 18, 2025
PHOTO CONTEST
CALIFORNIA ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has announced its ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The contest encourages participants to submit photos showcasing the scenic beauty, communities, activities and history of RCRCās 40 member counties. Entries can be submitted via the...
Coast rail projects moving forward in latest reports
KING CITY ā Monterey Countyās long-planned expansion of passenger rail service along the Coast Mainline is taking shape, with multiple projects advancing from Salinas to King City and beyond.
At its October meeting, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board received an extensive update...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 11, 2025
LIVING HISTORY DAY
KING CITY ā Join the excitement at the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum in King City on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Gold Rush Jamboree ā Living History Day, where the spirit of the...





















