Monterey County Pops returns for free veterans concert
Monterey County Pops! orchestraās āSalute to Veteransā concerts, performed in conjunction with the Veterans Day weekend, have been so well-received by hundreds of South County residents for the past four years that the Pops are bringing it back for another free concert at the King City High School Auditorium.
Local vets invited to ceremony
The U.S. Army Garrison at the Presidio of Monterey is hosting a welcome-home ceremony for Vietnam War veterans during its annual Language Day event Wednesday, May 12.
Bringing the past to light
Sol Treasures and La Cocina partnered last Friday to present King Cityās first-ever Illuminated Procession, a lighted parade celebrating the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.
Party on the block
The City of King hosted the second annual District Watch Block Parties last Thursday in each of the five city council districts as part of its public safety community outreach initiative.
King City ag teacher earns national recognition
King City High School agriculture teacher Lauren Peterson has been named this yearās Region 1 winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educatorsā Outstanding Young Member Award.
South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit
More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.
ASK THE CANDIDATES | King City council hopefuls sound off on city issues
Voters in King City will soon be choosing two city council members in the upcoming Nov. 6 Statewide General Election.
400 take part in annual Friends of the NRA Dinner
An estimated 400 Monterey County locals came together at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Orradre Building for the annual Friends of the NRA dinner Feb. 25.
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 communityās efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.














