Recovery plan released for threatened salamander
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.
King City gears up for 4th of July
Come celebrate Independence Day with King City on Tuesday, July 4, beginning with the annual parade at 10:30 a.m. along Broadway Street and ending with the fireworks show at dusk at the Stampede Grounds off San Lorenzo Avenue.
Splash into summer
The four South County pools are now open to splash into or learn how to swim.
Let freedom ring
King City hosted the first Freedom Gala with Fort Hunter Liggett last Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Armyās 242nd birthday and raise money for military families and the cityās Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Violence.
Excessive heat warning issued for California
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governorās Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
BLM announces fire restrictions for county lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that precautionary fire restrictions would be in place beginning Saturday, June 10, on public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office. The restrictions prohibit campfires or open flames on BLM-managed
King City hosts first Freedom Gala
Through a partnership with Fort Hunter Liggett, King City will host the inaugural Freedom Gala this Saturday, June 17, to celebrate the U.S. Armyās 242nd birthday while raising money for military families and a local program to end youth violence.
BLOSSOMING FORTH
Judges from America in Bloom visited King City last week to evaluate the communityās efforts in beautifying the city and provide feedback on ways to enhance the area for the future.
āThe Kitchenā is open
A new open air market called āThe Kitchenā kicked off its seasonal run last Wednesday in the JV Automobiles parking lot at 815 Broadway St.
Teens arrested for attempted murder
Three juvenile males have been arrested for a series of crimes that began Friday with a carjacking in Watsonville and ended Saturday night with a police chase in King City following a shooting that critically injured an 18-year-old man.

















