Students host first Fine Arts Showcase
King City High School students will be performing slam poetry, dancing, singing, rapping and more during the first-ever Fine Arts Showcase next Wednesday, May 24.
America in Bloom judges tour city for 2nd year
America in Bloom judges returned for the second time to King City last week to evaluate the community’s efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
Decorating champs
First Capital Bank was recently named the winner of the Ninth Annual Business Decorating Contest, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
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.
South County resident named Veteran of the Year
King City resident Charles DeSchepper was recently named Veteran of the Year for 2017 by the Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office Advisory Commission, which honored him last Saturday at the annual ceremonial dinner in Monterey.
COWBOY UP!
Music, great food and more brought together close to 500 people for the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner on April 22.
Saddle up for Ranch Rodeo competition
Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) and the Salinas Valley Fair (SVF) have teamed up to produce a Ranch Rodeo competition. The event will take place Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Rava Indoor Arena located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.
1 injured in shooting near high school
A drive-by shooting injured a 23-year-old King City man Monday morning in the area of San Antonio Drive and Amherst Drive, briefly placing nearby King City High School on lockdown.
Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year
Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.
