Governor lifts state drought emergency
Following unprecedented water conservation and plentiful winter rain and snow, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. ended the drought state of emergency in most of California on April 7.
Tour de Dance to raise funds for South Countyās first original ballet
Monterey County Dance Foundationās charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South Countyās first original ballet production, āThe Nightingale,ā next year.
Arts Council announces Fine Arts Calendar artist receptions
The Arts Council for Monterey County will host two receptions to celebrate the artists whose artwork is featured in its 2018 Fine Arts Calendar Celebrating Monterey County.
Voters choose candidates, approve measures
California voters took to the polls last Tuesday to decide on numerous candidates for state and county offices as well as local measures in the June 5 primary election, the results of which are continuing to be counted.
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.
Nearly 600 barrel racers expected to compete at fairgrounds
Labor Day weekend is coming and so are nearly 600 barrel racers from across the Western States, including a few from South County, who will be making their way to King City for the 2018 West Coast Barrel Racing Association (WCBRA) Finals presented by Nutrena Feeds.
New parents still qualify for health insurance through Covered California
Though Covered Californiaās annual open-enrollment period has ended for 2017 health coverage, having a newborn or adopting a child are among the circumstances that can make one eligible for special enrollment.
Stampede down Broadway
King City High School students, parents, coaches and others rallied down Broadway Street for the annual Homecoming Parade last Friday, Sept. 28, before the Mustangsā football game against St. Francis High School of Watsonville.
King City honors the fallen
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6747 of King City led the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, with help from Fort Hunter Liggett staff and Mayor Mike LeBarre, to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Wildland fires burn dozens of acres near King City
More than 70 firefighters helped battle a 25-acre vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 198 and Pine Valley Road, east of King City.