ROAD REPAIR
The City of King is beginning construction to repair two roads considered to be in the worst condition among local streets.
Children’s author visits Scheid Vineyards
Monterey County Free Libraries and Scheid Vineyards recently welcomed Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, who wrote a book about the Disney feature film “Coco.”
Patriotic pride
King City kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration a day early this year with the local Chamber’s fireworks show at the Salinas Valley Fair’s Stampede Arena, drawing nearly 700 spectators to the grandstand to view the display while thousands more watched from the surrounding area.
King City celebrates water slide’s 30th birthday
A birthday party was held last Saturday for the King City Pool’s water slide, which turned 30 years old.
South County joins nationwide immigration reform protests
More than 50 demonstrators, including many children, stood together last Saturday afternoon at King City’s welcome sign in protest against current harsh immigration policies at the nation’s southern border.
Fireworks & family fun
Fireworks, barbecues, flags, parades and more are about to take place as King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales get ready to host various Fourth of July events this week.
Youth team up to sell 1,000 Swiss sausage meals
King City Future Farmers of America recently finished their weekend Swiss sausage barbecue with an estimated total of 1,000 tickets sold, preparing them for their activities for the upcoming school year.
