Council approves Power deal
The King City Council voted 3-1 to join in the Monterey Bay Community JPA to bring energy to residents.
Residents to receive community opinion survey this week
King City residents and businesses will receive a community opinion survey during the week of Feb. 5.
TAKE FRIGHT
A haunted graveyard, gory face painting and a camp fire set the stage for Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museumās seventh annual Ghost Stories bonfire at San Lorenzo County Park in King City.
Open forum to discuss Hartnell expansion
Hartnell Community College District will host an open forum next Wednesday to present information on the future expansion and improvements to the King City Education Center.
Sign dedication set for Friday at Forden Park
A new sign for Forden Park will be dedicated Friday morning thanks to the Funāds for Forden Committee and California Water Service, which sponsored its installation.
Californiaās economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
Californiaās Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nationās as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).
Construction project along Highway 101 near King City continues
Caltrans crews began restriping and placing temporary railing Tuesday to shift traffic onto the right lane and shoulder in both directions of Highway 101, from south of Wild Horse Road to First Street in King City.
Chamber hires new manager
Longtime resident Janet Bessemer has been hired to take over the reins of the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture as its new chamber manager.
Students awarded scholarships
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated awarded $1,000 scholarships to Bret Wilkins from King City High School and Luz Andrea Perez-Ponce from Greenfield High School.
Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition
Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.















