King City gears up for 4th of July
Come celebrate Independence Day with King City on Tuesday, July 4, beginning with the annual parade at 10:30 a.m. along Broadway Street and ending with the fireworks show at dusk at the Stampede Grounds off San Lorenzo Avenue.
BLOCK PARTY
The City of King launched its District Watch Block Party Program last Thursday, hosting neighborhood parties in each of the five city council districts as part of the city’s public safety community outreach initiative.
Entrance fees increase at Pinnacles National Park
Entrance fees for Pinnacles National Park near Paicines have increased for 2018 in order to fund services and maintenance that park staff says will directly benefit visitors.
Wind sculptures to adorn city streets
Local streets may soon be adorned with wind sculptures after the City of King received the go-ahead to place them in public places, taking advantage of the region’s strong gusts while continuing an effort to beautify the area.
Man arrested for shooting that injured 1
A King City resident has been arrested in connection with last Sunday’s shooting that injured a man on South Second Street.
Former police chief talks cannabis compliance
Former Salinas police chief turned cannabis compliance officer, Kelly McMillin recently spoke to South County organizations and law enforcement about cannabis manufacturing and distribution for the Indus Holding Company.
Santa Lucia staff kiss pig as result of students’ fundraising efforts
Santa Lucia Elementary School Principal Brinet Greenlee and fellow staff members recently kissed a pig on stage during an assembly with the student body as part of a fundraiser for the school’s library.
Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade in King City.
