Pinnacles closed as shutdown continues
Pinnacles National Park, east of Soledad, is now closed to all visitors without confirmed campground reservations, officials announced last week.
Square dancing comes to King City
Square dancing returns to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City with the 39th Annual Winter Festival, bringing together all walks of life this weekend.
New legal clinic offers free advice for residents
A new South County Legal Advisory Clinic is set to begin in Gonzales on Jan. 13 at the Gonzales City Council Chambers from 2 to 4 p.m.
California begins 2019 with batch of new laws
New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.
Libraries to be closed during winter recess
All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.
Election 2018 | King City passes sales tax increase, supports school measures
California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous local and state measures in the Nov. 6 general election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.
2018 General Election Results
Latest results for South County candidates and measures in the Nov. 6, 2018, California General Election.
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.
Youth build owl nesting boxes for community
Lockwood 4-H member Seralyn Colton recently hosted a work day for the Give A Hoot! 4-H Owl Nesting Box Project.
Donations needed as Salvation Army gears up for holidays
The Salvation Army is currently wrapping up its applications for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets program.