Salinas Valley State Prison approaches Soledad to partner on Camp Grace program
Salinas Valley State Prisonās new warden reached out to Soledad City Council to discuss a partnership for food and beverages for youth campers.
South County students, parents attend Gang Prevention Summit
More than 200 residents from Monterey County participated in the annual Gang Prevention Summit last Saturday. Among those in attendance were parents, teenagers and middle school students from the South County area.
Excessive heat warning issued for California
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governorās Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
King City train station becoming reality after state approves funds
More than $1.5 million in state funding has been approved for pre-construction activities related to a passenger rail platform in King City.
Council approves biennial budget
King City Council approved the cityās first-ever biennial budget for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 at its regular meeting last week.
BLOCK PARTY
The City of King launched its District Watch Block Party Program last Thursday, hosting neighborhood parties in each of the five city council districts as part of the cityās public safety community outreach initiative.
Pinnacles tourism generates $16M to economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 233,000 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2017 spent $13.3 million in communities near the park, including the cities of South County.
TOP HONORS
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture members recently surprised the 2017 winners of the organizationās annual awards.
Council honors history teacher
Chalone Peaks history teacher and "Minecraft" enthusiast, John Miller, is named Monterey County Teacher of the Year and recognized by the City Council.
New priest in town
The Rev. Filemon Diaz concelebrated with the Rev. Carl Hansen last Sunday at the morning Eucharist of St. Markās Episcopal Church in King City.
















