New flashing warning signs approved for school crossing
King City Council has approved a pair of new solar-powered flashing warning signs for the crosswalk serving King City High School at Broadway and Canal streets to improve the safety of students and other pedestrians walking in the area.
New bins combat opioid epidemic
New bins for unwanted or expired prescription medications have been installed at the King City, Greenfield and Gonzales police departments, providing a way for residents to properly dispose of these drugs before they fall into the wrong hands.
San Ardo students help avert ecological tragedy
Eighth-grade students from San Ardo Union School departed Sept. 25 for Montana de Oro State Park in Los Osos, where they volunteered to stop an invasive nonnative vine from dominating a unique habitat along the beautiful California coast.
Investigation continues into shootings
King City Police Department is seeking the publicās help regarding a pair of shootings that took place over the past week.
South County joins nationwide immigration reform protests
More than 50 demonstrators, including many children, stood together last Saturday afternoon at King Cityās welcome sign in protest against current harsh immigration policies at the nationās southern border.
Hartnell hosts forums on expansion projects
Hartnell College will host a series of open forums this month focusing on the progress of its Measure T projects, including the expansion of the King City Education Center and the new Soledad Education Center.
Students benefit from scholarship banquet
Forty-seven King City High School seniors received 127 scholarships from 56 donors at this yearās Scholarship Banquet on May 1.
County Permit Center introduces line-management technology
In a continuing effort to reduce wait times and improve the customer experience, the Resource Management Agencyās Permit Center has implemented a new line-management technology known as QLess.
Federal disaster loans available to California small businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in 26 California counties and a neighboring Nevada county are now eligible to apply for lowāinterest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
City may consider its own energy program
The King City Council has decided to look outside of Monterey Bay Community Power and consider the feasibility of establishing an independent community choice energy program.