Grass fires keep crews busy in South County
A pair of wildland fires in the King City and Soledad areas kept local firefighters busy Monday, though no injuries nor damaged structures were reported in either incident.
Cooling Centers offer relief from weekend heat
A three-day heat wave took over much of California just in time for Labor Day weekend, and the National Weather Service announced an excessive heat advisory warning for Monterey County and the San Francisco Bay Area. To combat the heat and protect residents, South County cities set up cooling centers and stations.
Road closures announced for Amgen Tour
Multiple road closures have been announced for when the world’s top professional cyclists come to South County for the Amgen Tour of California on Tuesday, May 15.
CROWNING MOMENT
King City High School student Teagan Soares was named 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair last weekend after two days of competition.
First human West Nile virus illness of 2017 confirmed
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first confirmed illness in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The illness occurred in Kings County.
‘Shrek’ takes over Robert Stanton Theater
Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and an entire cast of fairytale characters took over the Robert Stanton Theater over the weekend for the Sol Treasures Children’s Theatre production of “Shrek Jr.”
Fall Carnival returns to town
Come to the Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, Sept. 20-23, to celebrate the harvest and fall season with family fun, all while helping to raise funds for local K-8 schools, the Salinas Valley Fair and other non-profit organizations.
One Night Out
King City once again participated in the annual National Night Out campaign on Aug. 1, bringing police officers and neighbors together for one night to unite against crime.
Salinas Valley Memorial unveils Miracle Mobile
Children in the tri-county area traveling to chemotherapy appointments in the Bay Area have something better than Uber — their parents can call the Miracle Mobile. It’s a brightly colored car carrying the sickest of children to places of hope and healing.
Open forum to discuss Hartnell expansion
Hartnell Community College District will host an open forum next Wednesday to present information on the future expansion and improvements to the King City Education Center.


















