Process in Progress
The Monterey Museum of Art has announced that multi-media artist Hector Dionicio Mendoza, a former King City resident, will host a one-month artist-in-residency and mixed-media art project.
Scholarship winners recognized by local Republican Women Federated
Two special guests joined the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated for its monthly meeting last week at Lawrenceās Restaurant in King City ā high school graduates Veronica Gasca of Greenfield and Thomas Stephens of King City, who both earned scholarships from the nonprofit.
Coulson crowned Miss Rodeo Salinas
Former Miss Salinas Valley Fair Lena Coulson was crowned 2017 Miss California Rodeo Salinas last Thursday during the rodeoās opening performance, and will represent California Rodeo Salinas at various events around the state over the next year.
Arrests made in shootings
Arrests made in the shooting at Silver Saddle Motel. Police still looking for suspects in the shooting earlier that day at 11 a.m.
County EMS Agency hosts community listening sessions
The Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency will be hosting a series of five community-based listening sessions designed to help the county assess the effectiveness of its EMS system.
King City PD names Officer of the Year
King City Police Officer Dominic Mercurio is named Officer of the Year for his work with shooting victims and friendly nature with the community.
Food drive brings in 16K pounds to county food bank
It was a record year for local oil company Aera Energyās annual food drive last week, with the equivalent of 16,101 pounds of food donated to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
Deniz named grand marshal
Local veteran Veronica Deniz has been named grand marshal of this yearās Fourth of July Parade in King City.
DRESSED TO THRILL
Trash never goes out of style, as seen at the 2018 South County Trashion Show in which local designers let their creativity shine through 26 unique dresses made from recycled and repurposed materials.
New gateway to San Lorenzo Park
King City in Bloom hosted a dedication ceremony June 13 for the new windmill and landscaping at the entrance to San Lorenzo County Park in King City.