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June 1, 2026

Scheid Family Wines announces winners of 2019 writing contest

Scheid Family Wines has announced the winners of the 2019 Scheid Writing Contest, which distributed $17,350 in scholarships this year to graduating seniors from King City and Greenfield high schools.

Heritage hog sells for $119K

This year’s Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Animal, a 255-pound hog raised by Alexandria Burgess of Hilltown 4-H Club, was sold for $470 per pound, bringing in roughly $119,850 for the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation during last Saturday’s Junior Livestock Auction at the fairgrounds in King City.

CROWNING MOMENT

King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.

Republican Women raise money for scholarships

Music, salads and deserts brought together members of the King City community on April 21 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds cafeteria building.

Hundreds celebrate Day of the Child

Hundreds of children enjoyed the Dia Del Nino (Day of the Child) event at Central Park in Gonzales.

Hartnell offers free college counseling

With the spring semester starting Jan. 16, free academic counseling is available at Hartnell College King City Center, 117 N. Second St., including for high school students.

King City, Greenfield police unite for major crimes

King City and Greenfield police departments are joining forces to investigate major crimes in both jurisdictions through a collaborative unit established by the cities to pool resources and solve these cases, with the intent of bringing offenders to justice more swiftly.

New California law puts charge in lead-acid battery sales

Beginning April 1, sales of lead-acid batteries are now subject to two $1 fees.

Science success

Greenfield Community Science Workshop, which offers free hands-on science activities for South County youth and families, has been recognized by Assemblymember Anna Caballero as the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year for the 30th Assembly District.

Medieval Faire

Medieval costumes, dungeons, Mary Queen of Scots, a King, village people and more took over San Lorenzo Park on May 5 for the annual Chalone Peaks Middle School Medieval Faire.
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