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March 28, 2026

Monterey County Pops returns for free veterans concert

Monterey County Pops! orchestra’s ā€œSalute 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 City’s 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.

Reading Night

Reading Night at King City Arts Magnet includes games, reading and prizes.

King City ag teacher earns national recognition

King City High School agriculture teacher Lauren Peterson has been named this year’s Region 1 winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators’ 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 community’s efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
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