California begins 2019 with batch of new laws
New laws are taking effect this week that involve adding more women on corporate boards, banning plastic straws from restaurants, increasing restrictions on guns and more.
Greenfield council votes to halt Roundup use
Responding to community health concerns, Greenfield City Council unanimously adopted a resolution last Tuesday night directing city staff to halt all use of the carcinogenic weed killer Roundup and replace it with āgreenerā alternatives.
COWBOY UP!
Music, great food and more brought together close to 500 people for the annual Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner on April 22.
Dangerous algae bloom found in Lake San Antonio
The Monterey County Health Department and Resource Management Agency are alerting those already at Lake San Antonio or those who plan on visiting the lake over the holiday weekend to be aware that tests have confirmed that the South Shore area of the lake
Cronk appointed South County Newspapers editor
Ryan Cronk has been appointed editor of South County Newspapers ā the King City Rustler, Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune.
Providing relief
King City residents and community members came together Sunday to help raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas at the King City Shopping Center, bringing in a total of $13,262.
Decorating champs
First Capital Bank was recently named the winner of the Ninth Annual Business Decorating Contest, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
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.
Californiaās economic output outpaces nation for 4th year
Californiaās Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown consistently faster than the nationās as a whole for four straight years. In 2015, the California GDP rose 5.6 percent, while the U.S. GDP increased 3.7 percent (unadjusted for inflation).
Stage Handsā latest show opens Friday
Yaāll best be fixinā to get all gussied up in your fancy pants and wander over yonder to see The Stage Hands next Supper Show, āSouthern Fried Funeral,ā by Osborne and Epps, opening Feb. 23.














