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A three-day heat wave took over much of California just in time for Labor Day weekend, and the National Weather Service announced an excessive heat advisory warning for Monterey County and the San Francisco Bay Area. To combat the heat and protect residents, South County cities set up cooling centers and stations.

Gonzales High School FFA Chapter President and Monterey Bay Sectional Reporter Samantha Santos, who was selected as the Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship winner, auctioned off two hogs Sept. 2 at the fair, one of which — the heritage hog — sold for more than $33,000.

Due to excessive heat conditions predicted for the next two days, the City of King will be sponsoring a “cooling center” to provide relief for residents impacted by the hot weather.

Residents carry a cross down Third Street in King City as part of Friday’s Walk for Peace, hosted by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to promote peace and non-violence in the community.

The Central Coast Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers recently awarded a $500 scholarship to King City High School student Madison Owens.

Four Cities For Peace Block Party brought the community together Aug. 26 to play games and hear stories about South County residents’ road to recovery.

Dozens of children waited in line Saturday morning not only to receive a free candy medal, but also to enter King City’s newest park now stocked with playground equipment.