South County cities offer cooling stations for summer
South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.
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King City FFA celebrated National FFA Week, Feb. 17 to 24, with a variety of fun activities to educate fellow high school students and the community about the Future Farmers of America program and agriculture.
Scheid Vineyards installs wind turbine
A new wind turbine with blades reaching nearly 400 feet into the sky was erected last week at Scheid Vineyards, where the machine will generate 100 percent of the power needed to run the winery and bottling operations four miles south of Greenfield.
Fundraiser to benefit fire engine restoration
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museumās second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King Cityās first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.
City may consider its own energy program
The King City Council has decided to look outside of Monterey Bay Community Power and consider the feasibility of establishing an independent community choice energy program.
California begins 2019 with batch of new laws
New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.
Mission launches online campaign
The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua Foundation Board President Al Parolini has launched a Go Fund Me page to raise the funds needed to complete the State of Californiaās mandated seismic retrofit and restoration of the mission located in Jolon.
Bradley Post Office now accepts passport applications
Bradley Post Office in Bradley, Calif., has announced that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State ā the only acceptance office between Salinas and Paso Robles.
Trashion Show to benefit seniors
The fun and fabulous Trashion Show returns to King City for the third year. This yearās event promises to be even more exciting with a new theme, a new fashion presenter and over 22 unique one-of-a-kind dresses made from recycled and repurposed everyday trash.
Police investigating 4th shooting in 10 days
King City Police Department is currently investigating the cityās fourth shooting in just over a week, circulating a photo of the latest incidentās suspect vehicle taken from security cameras.