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 cityās public safety community outreach initiative.
Siembra Latinos Fund launches, announces first grants
The Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County recently gathered more than 100 supporters and leaders at the Taylor Farms Building in Salinas to launch the new Latino-focused philanthropic initiative.
King City Chamber to honor cityās best
A few of the cityās finest residents will be honored Saturday evening during the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agricultureās Annual Awards Dinner.
Year in Review 2017
As the New Year approaches, the staff at South County Newspapers looked back on the past year and compiled a list of the top stories that defined the community in 2017.
CONGRATS, GRADS!
Loud cheers erupted Friday morning as King City High School Mustangs Class of 2018 took the field at War Memorial Stadium for the final time at its commencement ceremony, during which approximately 203 seniors tossed their caps in the air in celebration of their graduation.
New stage lights installed at Stanton Theatre
Sol Treasures will present performances of Disneyās āBeauty and the Beastā next Saturday and Sunday at the Robert Stanton Theatre in King City, while the Monterey Pops will salute local vets there with a free concert of patriotic music on Nov. 10.
Residents needed to serve on Civil Grand Jury
The Superior Court of California for Monterey County is currently looking for candidates from South County to serve on the 2018-19 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury.
King City completes first Measure X project
King City is celebrating the completion of the first āMeasure X Projectā in Monterey County today, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the corner of Vivian Street and Haven Drive, hosted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
King City train station becoming reality after state approves funds
More than $1.5 million in state funding has been approved for pre-construction activities related to a passenger rail platform in King City.
Groundwater agency looking at user fee options
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is looking at two options to impose fees on groundwater users.

















