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June 1, 2026

South County cities offer cooling stations for summer

South Monterey County cities from King City to Gonzales experienced high temperatures last week and several cooling stations were planned for residents to get a break from the heat.

A place for healing

Located in the newly refurbished courthouse building at 250 Franciscan Way in King City, the new victim center increases accessibility for South County residents who lost services in 2008 when the Monterey County Courts King City Division closed.

Submit entries for California Duck Stamp Art Contest

Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2017-2018 California Duck Stamp Art Contest.

Latest report on South County wildfires

An ongoing record of wildfires in the South County area, courtesy of CAL FIRE.

A gesture of Goodwill

Donations poured in last week during the Goodwill Donation Drive hosted by the Community Food Pantry of King City, which earned $3,900 from the fundraiser to support its food distribution program for local residents in need.

Water main replacement projects completed

Cal Water has completed two main replacement projects in the utility’s King City District, which will increase system reliability and fire protection.

Let freedom ring

King City hosted the first Freedom Gala with Fort Hunter Liggett last Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday and raise money for military families and the city’s Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Violence.

King City welcomes new Police Officer Bernal

King City Police Department welcomes Jace Bernal as its newest police officer.

Camp allows inmates to connect with their children

Incarcerated fathers joined their sons and daughters during Camp Grace, a weeklong camp that is in its second year at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.

Council approves biennial budget

King City Council approved the city’s first-ever biennial budget for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 at its regular meeting last week.
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