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February 9, 2026

Over the moon

Kevin Roberts, a fourth-grade teacher at Santa Lucia Elementary School, recently brought lunar samples taken from the Apollo moon missions to the King City school, providing students with a rare chance to view moon rocks and soils up close.

Former police chief talks cannabis compliance

Former Salinas police chief turned cannabis compliance officer, Kelly McMillin recently spoke to South County organizations and law enforcement about cannabis manufacturing and distribution for the Indus Holding Company.

Empowering others through cooking

Ana Greenberg recently hosted a Puerto Rican cooking class, sponsored by Sol Treasures, at her house in King City, where she shared her journey with diabetes while making healthy food with participants.

Summit to combat gang violence

Local families, youth and adults are invited to be a part of the annual Gang Prevention Summit on Saturday, Jan. 27, a free event at the Salinas Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County at 85 Maryal Drive, behind the Salinas Sports Complex. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Supervisor Salinas announces retirement

Monterey County Supervisor Simon Salinas will retire from office in early 2019 after his current term expires, ending a nearly three-decade career in public office, and is throwing his support behind his chief of staff — and South County native — Chris Lopez to succeed him for the District 3 position.

PAINT THE TOWN

King City is seeing the fruition of its first historic mural, sponsored by King City in Bloom’s Mural Committee along with grant funding from the Monterey County Arts Council.

Water rights case against county moves forward

Seeking operation of the Salinas Valley Water Project as outlined in a 2003 assessment election proceeding, property owners recently won critical arguments against Monterey County and its water resources agency.

Schools re-evaluate safety procedures

Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City school districts are working on changing safety procedures to ensure student safety.

Local Memorial Day services planned for Monday

Memorial Day services are planned for Monday morning around South County to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

Walk for Peace

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.
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