Scholarship winners recognized by local Republican Women Federated
Two special guests joined the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated for its monthly meeting last week at Lawrence’s Restaurant in King City — high school graduates Veronica Gasca of Greenfield and Thomas Stephens of King City, who both earned scholarships from the nonprofit.
Students host first Fine Arts Showcase
King City High School students will be performing slam poetry, dancing, singing, rapping and more during the first-ever Fine Arts Showcase next Wednesday, May 24.
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.
Fundraiser to benefit fire engine restoration
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum’s second annual Cocktails in the Barn this Friday will celebrate the recent acquisition of King City’s first fire engine while raising funds for its restoration.
HATS OFF to the Class of 2017
Loud cheers erupted Saturday morning as King City High School Mustangs Class of 2017 took the field for the final time at its commencement ceremony, during which 205 seniors tossed their caps in the air in celebration of their graduation.
City looks into daytime curfews for youth
The City Council is looking into placing curfews on the youth of King City and brought up the item at the April 25 meeting.
Patriotic pride
King City kicked off its annual Independence Day celebration a day early this year with the local Chamber’s fireworks show at the Salinas Valley Fair’s Stampede Arena, drawing nearly 700 spectators to the grandstand to view the display while thousands more watched from the surrounding area.
