Extended ramp closures set for northbound 101 in King City
KING CITY — A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along Highway 101 near King City will require a four-week closure of the northbound First Street onramp and the northbound Canal Street offramp.
The ramp closures will be in place from Monday, April 4, until Monday,...
Decorations prohibited at upcoming graduations for King City and Greenfield high schools
SALINAS VALLEY — Seniors at King City and Greenfield high schools will have an in-person graduation this year, but they will not be permitted to decorate their caps and gowns.
The direction from the schools is in line with previous years, during which students were...
Ag Commissioner’s Office hosts PPE distribution in King City
KING CITY — Dozens of vehicles lined up to receive supplies during a PPE distribution event on Feb. 3, hosted by the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in King City.
More than 60 agricultural companies, including growers, pest control businesses and farm labor contractors,...
Donut King in King City changes hands after 29 years
KING CITY — Say the name “Alex” in King City and most people will likely know you are referring to Alex at the Donut King.
For 29 years since 1995, Alex Ngo has cooked and sold the best donuts in town at 807 Broadway, next...
Photo | Purple paradise grows in King City
A jacaranda tree is in full bloom this July on the 100 block of north Mildred Avenue in King City (above, with the Robert Stanton Theater in the background). Some have said jacarandas won’t grow in King City, but at least seven have been...
89 new US citizens sworn in at South County ceremony
The United States welcomed 89 new citizens into the country last Thursday during a swearing-in ceremony at Fairview Middle School in Gonzales.
Ag Land Trust receives more than $8M in grants to preserve Salinas Valley farmlands
SALINAS VALLEY — California Strategic Growth Council has approved more than $8.3 million in grants to the Ag Land Trust (ALT), a nonprofit dedicated to farmland preservation along the state’s Central Coast.
The funding will enable the organization to purchase conservation easements on three key...
Foods Co to no longer accept VISA credit cards
Foods Co Supermarkets recently announced that its 21 stores and five fuel centers in Central and Northern California, including stores in Soledad and Salinas, will no longer accept VISA credit cards as a form of payment, effective Aug. 14.
Spectrum expands broadband access to San Lucas and San Ardo, bridging digital divide in South Monterey County
SAN LUCAS — Spectrum recently launched its internet, mobile, TV and voice services to nearly 100 homes and small businesses in the community of San Lucas in South Monterey County. Earlier this year, the company also introduced services to more than 170 homes and...
